New Release:
Kissing the Devil
by Shannon Eckrich
There are three rules in the small town of Leeds Point, New Jersey:
Never stay out after dark.
Never go into the Pineys.
And, more than anything, never speak of the Jersey Devil.
Serenity Cantwell knows all too well the Jersey devil exists. The recurring nightmares of his glowing green eyes make their way into her dreams, causing her to relive her encounter with the beast every single night. But as people she knows start to disappear, and end up dead, in the middle of the Pine Barrens, she pushes away her fear of the forest in search of answers. What she finds will change her life forever. Secrets will be revealed, a curse will be set in motion, and friendships will be tested. But most of all, love could prove to be deadly.Purchase Link:
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12/31/14
12/30/14
Review of Liar, liar By Alexa Bourne
Liar, liar
By Alexa Bourne
Unable
to protect her mother from her father as a child, Devin McQueen has
made it her mission as an adult to protect as many abused women and
children as she can. The rare moments she’s not consumed with work as a
victims' advocate, she limits her involvements to safe, predictable
men....until she meets bounty hunter Grady Cooper. He is big, bold,
brash, and has no problem speaking his mind.
Growing up in a broken home, Grady realized early on that good deeds had a price. To survive, he learned to weigh every decision by what he could gain. Unfortunately, the successful, solitary life he’s worked so hard to create spins out of control when demons from his past shake his confidence. His boss has given him one last chance—bring in Devin's latest client quickly, and quietly and maybe he'll still have a job. It didn’t sound unreasonable until he met Devin.
Suddenly, Grady must make a decision: save his career or follow his heart?
Growing up in a broken home, Grady realized early on that good deeds had a price. To survive, he learned to weigh every decision by what he could gain. Unfortunately, the successful, solitary life he’s worked so hard to create spins out of control when demons from his past shake his confidence. His boss has given him one last chance—bring in Devin's latest client quickly, and quietly and maybe he'll still have a job. It didn’t sound unreasonable until he met Devin.
Suddenly, Grady must make a decision: save his career or follow his heart?
This story is amazing! Two lost people find each other. Turned each other's life's upside down big time. Devin very strong lead female character she still had fear in side but on the outside she kicked butt! Grady what can i say about him big bad bounty
hunter sexy totally alpha male. This book was pack full of action, lust
and love. And it well have you laughing out loud too!!
Olivia
5 star's
12/29/14
review of Torn by Christine Hughes
Torn by Christine Hughes
Torn by Christine Hughes is an emotional roller-coaster, with a healthy dose of courage, adventure, and hope in the face of despair. Samantha is your typical teenage girl, with your typical teenage problems, but all-in-all she is happy, healthy, and loved. All of that quickly dissolves when she loses someone she loves. Arm in arm with her best friend Lucas, and his (shmexy) brother Ethan, Sam is thrust from the safety of the only world she has ever known into one full of secrets, lies, and danger. Soon, everything changes; her body grows strong as she trains, her heart grows weary as she falls for the wrong man, and her mind is no longer her own. In the midst of this turmoil, Samantha is forced to make the most difficult choice imaginable...because she is the key to it all, and her decision may very well determine the fate, not only of mankind, but of the Faithful and Fallen, alike. The story line kept me reading, and the twist on the genre was a pleasant surprise. All in all, a pretty great read!
Torn by Christine Hughes is an emotional roller-coaster, with a healthy dose of courage, adventure, and hope in the face of despair. Samantha is your typical teenage girl, with your typical teenage problems, but all-in-all she is happy, healthy, and loved. All of that quickly dissolves when she loses someone she loves. Arm in arm with her best friend Lucas, and his (shmexy) brother Ethan, Sam is thrust from the safety of the only world she has ever known into one full of secrets, lies, and danger. Soon, everything changes; her body grows strong as she trains, her heart grows weary as she falls for the wrong man, and her mind is no longer her own. In the midst of this turmoil, Samantha is forced to make the most difficult choice imaginable...because she is the key to it all, and her decision may very well determine the fate, not only of mankind, but of the Faithful and Fallen, alike. The story line kept me reading, and the twist on the genre was a pleasant surprise. All in all, a pretty great read!
Stephanie Speir
4/5 stars
Review of Ghost Hand by Ripley Patton
Ghost Hand by Ripley Patton
I would give
Ghost Hand a 4/5 stars. If you are into science fiction crossed with
some other genres like romance or paranormal, this is a book for you.
Ghost Hand is a well written and enjoyable read filled with plot twists.
It will leave you with some questions that need answering. In the
story, Patton does a nice job of creating a slightly paranormal but
seemingly possible medical condition known as PSS or Psyche Sans Soma.
PSS is a rare medical condition that plagues the main character,
seventeen-year-old Olivia Black. Patton does a nice job of writing
Olivia as a strong and relatable teenage girl who's only real difference
is her ghost hand and all the abilities that come along with it.
Through
out the story Patton leads you on the journey of discovery that Olivia
goes through as her ghost hand begins to act up. Patton created very
strong and memorable personalities for the other characters in the book
who help Olivia along on her journey of discovering what all her ghost
hand can do.
I recommend this book to anyone
looking for a good read. Patton has a well established plot with strong
characters and leads into the second book of the series well.
Elianna
Review of With Hindsight by Sonya C. Dodd
With Hindsight
by Sonya C. Dodd
This is a beautiful live story about Daniel and Annabel who meet at a university and fall headlong into love. They aren't together very long and unstoppable forces tear them apart. As they go on with their lives and both of their careers rising, its quite a few years before they see each other at an event and realize that their love for each other is still there. Due to past circumstances and heartbreak Annabel turns away from Daniel. They go back to their lives, Annabel continues to do her work, while Daniel hors through his divorce, but he still seeks the approval and live of Annabel.
I absolutely love this book! It started off very slow but drew me in quick. This is how all love stories should be! The only thing I had trouble with is the characters being sure and independent one minute and looking for approval the next.
Overall I give it 4.5 stars!
(But only because of the abrupt ending...i wanted it to continue on!!!)
Bridgette
by Sonya C. Dodd
This is a beautiful live story about Daniel and Annabel who meet at a university and fall headlong into love. They aren't together very long and unstoppable forces tear them apart. As they go on with their lives and both of their careers rising, its quite a few years before they see each other at an event and realize that their love for each other is still there. Due to past circumstances and heartbreak Annabel turns away from Daniel. They go back to their lives, Annabel continues to do her work, while Daniel hors through his divorce, but he still seeks the approval and live of Annabel.
I absolutely love this book! It started off very slow but drew me in quick. This is how all love stories should be! The only thing I had trouble with is the characters being sure and independent one minute and looking for approval the next.
Overall I give it 4.5 stars!
(But only because of the abrupt ending...i wanted it to continue on!!!)
Bridgette
review for Together Forever by Vicki Green
review for Together Forever.
The
author does a great job of creating three dimensional characters that are easy
to relate to. Allie and Shane are resistant characters that struggle to hold
onto one another while endearing themselves to readers. The book is emotionally
charged and tells a great love story. I laughed, sobbed, and felt every emotion
in-between as I read Allie and Shane’s story.
When
you couple the emotional roller coaster with the action, author’s voice, and
skillfully crafted world you get a real page turner! I would recommend this
book to anyone who is looking for a great romantic read.
I would give it 4 stars.
I would give it 4 stars.
Amanda Siemen
Bonnie Blue
A Car Ride to Nowhere
Vanessa Collin is a fifty-one year old mother of one son. Her son has just graduated high school, and now it’s time for Vanessa to check some things off of her bucket list. But she may have bargained for more than she can handle though, because Las Vegas is not only hot in the summer it gets even hotter when she unexpectedly runs into Jason Delong.
Vanessa is in Vegas to complete the work on a book she is writing about helping entrepreneurs with their home based businesses and Jason might be just what the doctor ordered to get her through her last few chapters, both literally and figuratively.
Time is slipping by though, because Vanessa has a deadline…and a secret. She has a timetable and once the time is up. That’s all she wrote, both literally and figuratively. She has already made a decision about what she plans to do and all she needs to do is wait for the end of the summer to put the plan into action. That is...unless Jason messes up her plans.
**Note: This is written for adults over the age of 18. Contains m/f, m/f/m and m/m interactions.
A Car Ride to Nowhere
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Blurb:
Jason Delong is a forty-four year old male escort that has found his niche. He is working for the hottest male escort service in Las Vegas and he caters to women of all ages, but his specialty is women with curves over forty. He enjoys taking them to places they’ve never been before, both literally and figuratively.
Vanessa Collin is a fifty-one year old mother of one son. Her son has just graduated high school, and now it’s time for Vanessa to check some things off of her bucket list. But she may have bargained for more than she can handle though, because Las Vegas is not only hot in the summer it gets even hotter when she unexpectedly runs into Jason Delong.
Vanessa is in Vegas to complete the work on a book she is writing about helping entrepreneurs with their home based businesses and Jason might be just what the doctor ordered to get her through her last few chapters, both literally and figuratively.
Time is slipping by though, because Vanessa has a deadline…and a secret. She has a timetable and once the time is up. That’s all she wrote, both literally and figuratively. She has already made a decision about what she plans to do and all she needs to do is wait for the end of the summer to put the plan into action. That is...unless Jason messes up her plans.
**Note: This is written for adults over the age of 18. Contains m/f, m/f/m and m/m interactions.
A Car Ride to Nowhere
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12/23/14
Lynn Thompson Feature
Blake-A Montana Dayton Novel
Blurb:
If Montana had known what she would be confronting that night,
she never would have sedated Max.
Lottery winner and venture capitalist Montana Dayton is on vacation, sorely needing a break from her business. She purposely had a house built deep in the mountains, away from civilization in hopes to spend the winter alone with her dog, Killer. Unfortunately the universe is conspiring against her. Montana's getting creepy feelings from something or someone on her property and Rose, her neighbor, is bringing new “friends” into her life.
If that wasn't enough to ruin Montana’s vacation, the dangerously attractive Max surely would! Max has the uncanny ability to show up when he’s not wanted. What Montana doesn't realize is Max knows what’s out in the woods and it’s his job to find it.
Max knows Montana can sense it, even though she cannot see it and has decided that she needs to be protected from the unseen danger, but who will protect Montana from Max?
she never would have sedated Max.
Lottery winner and venture capitalist Montana Dayton is on vacation, sorely needing a break from her business. She purposely had a house built deep in the mountains, away from civilization in hopes to spend the winter alone with her dog, Killer. Unfortunately the universe is conspiring against her. Montana's getting creepy feelings from something or someone on her property and Rose, her neighbor, is bringing new “friends” into her life.
If that wasn't enough to ruin Montana’s vacation, the dangerously attractive Max surely would! Max has the uncanny ability to show up when he’s not wanted. What Montana doesn't realize is Max knows what’s out in the woods and it’s his job to find it.
Max knows Montana can sense it, even though she cannot see it and has decided that she needs to be protected from the unseen danger, but who will protect Montana from Max?
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Review of Return to Hoffman By Karla Brandenburg
Return to Hoffman
By Karla Brandenburg
After
nine years away, a business venture forces Brody Parkhill to return to
his home town. Trying to determine whether the building he’s been sent
to assess would be a viable project for his boss, he is surprised to
discover it houses a women’s crisis center. Further complicating his
job, members of his old high school gang are involved in the center’s
operations—the same friends he ran out on all those years ago. His boss
questions where Brody’s loyalties lie and ultimately fires him. With no
more to offer Cinda Cooper, the girl he left behind, than when he was a
hot-headed teen, Brody must find a way to regain his job, save the
center, and win her back.
The last person Cinda Cooper expected to see after a night out was her best friend from high school, Brody Parkhill, the one who was supposed to help her escape her troubled home life. The one she hasn’t seen or heard from for nine years. But she’s too busy dealing with escalating acts of violence to deal with her feelings for him. Could these crimes have anything to do with Brody’s return to town? Or has her past caught up with her?
The last person Cinda Cooper expected to see after a night out was her best friend from high school, Brody Parkhill, the one who was supposed to help her escape her troubled home life. The one she hasn’t seen or heard from for nine years. But she’s too busy dealing with escalating acts of violence to deal with her feelings for him. Could these crimes have anything to do with Brody’s return to town? Or has her past caught up with her?
This book
was great read. Cinda was very headstrong and carry herself very well
even everything around her was turning upside down. Her life got even
worse when her old friend Brody showed up after leaving 9 year's ago and
bring trouble with him. his ex-wife tried to do everything to bring him
down and the one he loves. This book plays with all your emotions and
had tons twists going on.
Olivia
5 star's
review of Phoenix rising By Cara Carnes
Phoenix rising
By Cara Carnes
Sometimes you have to crumble to ashes before you can fly.
Riletta knew hardship. As a shifter who couldn’t shift, she was raised in a wolf pack that ostracized her. She was ready to tackle the world when she was dropped off at the university with no identity, very little cash, and the only thing she wanted—freedom. The last thing she expected was for the university’s resident Alpha wolf to stake a claim.
Macen Giordano hadn’t expected the little female to bring out his protective wolf, but he’s not about to let university politics harm the innocent shifter. Riles may not be wolf, but she is his.
When prejudices threaten them both and shed light on her true nature, the two must survive the impossible to earn their destiny.
Riletta knew hardship. As a shifter who couldn’t shift, she was raised in a wolf pack that ostracized her. She was ready to tackle the world when she was dropped off at the university with no identity, very little cash, and the only thing she wanted—freedom. The last thing she expected was for the university’s resident Alpha wolf to stake a claim.
Macen Giordano hadn’t expected the little female to bring out his protective wolf, but he’s not about to let university politics harm the innocent shifter. Riles may not be wolf, but she is his.
When prejudices threaten them both and shed light on her true nature, the two must survive the impossible to earn their destiny.
This book was great! Loved Riletta she very strong character. Don't know how she keep going after all bullying all her life. Macen big time alpha men to the T.
Can't wait to hear more about this two.
Olivia
5star's
12/21/14
Review of BY PROXY by Katy Regnery
BY PROXY
Katy Regnery
This
story is about Jenny and Sam. They met when they were too stand in by
proxy of the marriage of her best friend and his cousin. Jenny is a
small town girl raised with old fashioned beliefs while Sam works in the
big city and moves in the fast lane. Sam unintentionally is late for
the marriage by proxy and needs to stay the weekend in Jenny's small
Montana town, knowing no one but Jenny (whom he just met) and starting
off on the wrong foot with her by being late. They grow close over the 4
days they spend together but living 1400 miles apart, they know they
only have 4 days together.
I
really liked this story. It was a clean, refreshing love story that at
one point, brought tears to my eyes. I thought the author did a
fantastic job writing this story and keeping my interest through out the
book.
4.5 stars!
ELR Jones
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A Secret for Christmas, Book 3.5:
Chyra is the youngest Norton sister and wears that title like a badge of honor. She has returned to her family, but no one has any idea of what she did while she was away from her family for five years. Christmas dinner with the Nortons is going to be very interesting as secrets begin to be revealed. Zach is at the root of her secret and holder of the heart she fears sharing. What is it that is going to outshine the star on top of the tree.
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Nyema, Book 3:
Nyema is the psychologist and single mother of the family. She's helped so many deal with their own problems while harboring some of her own. James has been dealt a devastating blow that he never would have expected. Are these two able to get over their individual issues to open their hearts to love one another?
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Zoie, Book 2:
Zoie is owner of her own day care center and is the eldest of her siblings. She has always wanted to be a mother. Tired of waiting for the right guy to come along, she's decided to take matters into her own hands. Victor has been admiring Zoie from afar for a while and has determined that he is finally going to do something about it. Will her desire to have a child destroy her chances at a loving relationship?
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Rayna, Book 1:
Rayna is a no nonsense lawyer and the one sister that states she has no need of a man beyond the title that she's given them: "bedwarmers". She is content with her life. Her sisters are not. Chris meets Rayna and sees a woman that he must have in his life. Will her stubbornness prevent her from opening up to a man willing to love her? Or is there something more preventing her from sharing her heart?
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12/20/14
Mari Hamill part 5
Future Projects
I’m currently working on the sequel of Werewolf Nights, which hopefully will be out in 2015. As Catherine adapts to life as a famous actress next to her new found love, a series of murders threaten Wereville’s peacefulness. Are the werewolves to blame for the killings or will they help solve the mystery? Two visitors arrive in town. A journalist from the East Coast appears in the scene to write an article about Catherine and Greg. Wereville University hires an African professor of folklore and legend. Will they expose Werevilleans’ unconventional lifestyle? Stay tuned to find out what happens next.
Also, I’m writing a screenplay about the dating culture in Los Angeles and how the social media revolution has changed the way we meet and interact.I’m very grateful for the positive response that Werewolf Nights has received.
Read some of the reviews below.
From Barnes and Noble “I bought this book without having an idea what to expect. What a wonderful treat! This novel has it all, mystery, romance and unexpected twist and turn. Bravo! Hope to read more from this author.”
“Great book! As an avid fan of werewolf mysteries, this plot tops them all!! I really enjoyed theadventurous turns and twist. I would definitely recommend this book to others.”“A truly charming book! Takes you on an adventurous journey into a world filled with romance,intrigue and imagination. Cleverly written, interesting plot, with a splash of fun humor.”From Amazon“Intriguing characters, an action drama with an appealing blend of supernatural romance,fanciful and well-paced, an original backdrop and crafty origin story for the werewolf town setting-- a great ride for supernatural and YA readers whether they are young adults or adults of all ages. This should be a series of more adventures!”“As an author who writes in the thriller genre, this book blew me away, it's a must read, you’re going to love it.”“I loved this book! Anyone who likes werewolves would enjoy this book. I liked the love story; but also the details of the werewolf fesitval & the town, and the description of the Werewolves!Many other parts of Werewolf Nights I liked... but I can't give away too much!”
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12/19/14
Mari Hamill Part 4
Book 1
The Wolf Lady
Prologue Many moons ago, the Yellowtoothed lineage of Scandinavian werewolves migrated to what is now Northern Michigan. Their origins stem as far back as the Vikings. The legend goes that during a bloody and brutal Viking raid under a full moon, Gamel, an exquisitely handsome and valiant warrior who led his village, tried to defend his wife and two young sons from looting intruders. Although Gamel managed tokill most of the invaders, they slew his entire family and left him bleeding to death on the floor of his hut.Sniffing the blood, a wolf came into the scene of the slaughter. Gamel lay dying when the hungry wolf began to lick his blood. Such was the rage in Gamel’s heart that he refused to die before avenging his loved ones. Ejected from his body, his spirit entered the only living form it found on his way: the unwary wolf going about his business and simply trying to survive another cold, merciless winter. Gamel’s body lost its last sparks of life while he possessed the soulless body of the unsuspecting wolf,transforming him from a mere beast into a freakish creature, half-man, half-beast. Pagan gods observing the scene congregated. Gamel was one of the favorite warriors of Tyr, the god of single-hand combat.And Tyr had been once bitten by a wolf and lost his hand. He took pity on Gamel and came down from his palace to salute him. “I shall grant you a magnificent gift. Learn to use it,” Tyr said in a thunderous voice and left in a flash.Gamel immediately regained his human form, and looking at himself in the mirror, he blessed his luck,performing all the rituals of gratitude he could foster in his imagination. Many a beast died under the axeof worship. But Tyr had not been clear. During the next full moon, Gamel figured out his fate. Tyr had decided to give Gamel a chance to be human except for the nights in which there would be a full moon.Then Gamel would become a ravenous werewolf and finish exacting his vengeance on the villains who destroyed his family. What kind of a gift had he received—becoming a man again or having the power to destroy his enemies?
Because Gamel remained human most of the time, after a few years, he fell in love again with Ymma, a courageous warrior princess to whom he explained his predicament. Since he’d retained his beauty and heroism, Ymma fell for him in spite of his curse. Lycanthropy delivered the gift of longevity and slower deterioration of DNA. Gamel never harmed Ymma while roaming the full moon nights as a werewolf, and in any case, she would have been more than prepared to defend herself. But their children were nots pared and, like him, were destined to transform into misfortunate, ferocious beasts every time the full moon illuminated the dark night. Ymma always kept her human genes, dealing with her brood as best as any mother could.Humans who feared becoming dinner hunted Gamel and Ymma’s descendants with or without justification. The sight of one human carcass would trigger the massacre of dozens of man-wolves. To protect themselves, the werewolves formed an alliance called the Yellowtoothed Clan. Cornered by persecution and guided by Tyr, a faction of its members took sail to a place where they would find plenty to eat and miles of land to roam. In the North American continent, shape-shifting was a normal occurrence for the natives, which allowed werewolves to slip through the sieves of the rules and customs of the land. Bears, bison, deer, and wild turkey abounded. As all conscious creatures, human or
beast-like, the werewolves too had among them good and bad seed. Thus, their behavior, in spite of rulings to guard the peace, more often than not remained unpredictable.When their long-lost European cousins came to colonize the North American continent, the Yellowtoothed Clan felt forced to erect a settlement, which they named Wereville. As the centuries went by, bringing modernity and its constraints, the werewolves slowly died off. The once thriving community channeled its way to the pages and the sounds of folklore and legend.
Excerpt from the Book1.
The Wolf Lady
Catherine Mercy sat on the emerald-green grass of Wereville’s Yellow toothed Park, confident that the date that would arrive in a matter of minutes would in no way alter the course of her life. The park contained the assumed estimated location where the town’s legendary werewolf-Viking founders planted their flag upon arriving centuries ago. Those were the times for interesting destiny dislodging occurrences such as werewolf settlements if, that is, they ever took place in Wereville. Many debates between historians and cartographers took place before Wereville established the official landmark. The issue almost made it to federal court until, in 1983, Wereville’s mayor, Lars Speck, to prevent national embarrassment—although Willow Creek in California got away with its kooky Bigfoot stories—picked the spot by throwing a sibylline javelin and declaring the northern god Tyr had guided his hand. Harboring thoughts of gods and werewolves, Catherine looked at Wereville’s flag undulating on its pole,hung there on special occasions, and felt a twinge of sourness in her belly. Yellowtoothed Park attracted unsettling events. If her date were to go well, she might find herself walking into the unknown once again, and for seven years now, she had learned to cherish her routine. So although she had a rendezvous, she anticipated with excitement that she’d make it a short one.
Jared, Catherine’s date, walked toward her, waving hello with both hands. His attractive face blocked the werewolf emblem of the banner from Catherine’s view. With his deep brown eyes, he stared at Catherine with delight. Her hair in a ponytail and the absence of makeup didn’t detract from the lovely,innocent-looking facial features that summoned adventure and sometimes even trouble. The soothing murmur of the nearby creek’s flow muted Catherine’s stabbing thoughts about her tragic past.“Thanks for coming on a date with me. Ever since high school, I’ve been curious about you,” Jared said,opening a checkered yellow-and-purple picnic blanket for them to sit on.“I had no idea. That was a long time ago,” Catherine responded, reluctantly moving to the blanket. She preferred staying on the grass, but he insisted, saying their pants would get wet and sticky. Her contrived response, aimed at redirecting the banter away from the past, failed. “You had Jimmy and Frank, but now that they both, well …” Jared stopped, making sure the blanket was flat on the ground before he sat down. Catherine curled up, putting one hand around her bended knee sand the other on the blanket for support. Jared hit the target: the only unsealed wound in her past and a reason—or better said, the main reason— she despised dating. The topic of her former flames popped up as if it had recently been in the local news.
“Disappeared … passed away,” Catherine said.“Right,” Jared responded, playing with his chestnut hair. Everyone in town knew about Jimmy’s disappearance the summer after their senior year in high school.He’d been Catherine’s sweetheart. Everybody bet that Catherine and Jimmy would marry. Years later,Frank, her husband, died in a boating accident. Police speculated the Great Lakes swallowed his body.Upon revisiting her love life, Catherine’s shoulders curled up an inch. The knots around her neck tightened. She could feel warm tears seeping behind her eyelids, and although nothing came out, her eyelashes felt sticky. Jared’s move had been a low blow, perhaps aimed at placing her in a vulnerable emotional zone. Using a meditation technique her best friend, Anne, taught her, Catherine quickly set her eyes on Jared and focused on the breeze on her cheeks, the fish in the stream, and the ten different hues of green she could count. But only thoughts of her bakery’s rising bread and the warm scent of hot chocolate placed her back on kilter.She remembered Jared as the too-cool-for-school type with a rock band, usually wearing black clothes,thick eyeliner, and long hair. In contrast, today he looked preppy: khaki pants and a blue shirt. His hair was cut short. He looked good enough to make a woman proud. Anne claimed that, during middle school, Jared picked the seat next to Catherine’s in English class. Catherine denied this. But every day in the middle school cafeteria, a dessert would make its way to the front of Catherine’s plate, where it satun touched. Catherine dreaded that her classmates would assume she took gifts from punks.Jared was Catherine’s prime suspect. Napkins served as gift cards, but Catherine, pretending she had allergies, would blow her nose casually with it without daring to read the fine print in front of everyone.To Catherine’s relief, Claus, a very quiet chubby guy who kept to himself, would eat the sweet treat.Catherine’s and Jared’s hands sat an inch from one another’s. His hand drew closer to Catherine’s pinkie every few minutes, but finally she placed her hand in the pocket of the khaki cargo pants she wore paired with a white T-shirt.“I don’t really date, but I’m giving this a try. My friend Anne insisted. She says I need to get out there.”“I’ll thank her then. I know why you don’t date, but with me, you don’t have to worry. I’m prepared to handle a woman like you. I’m not afraid. Here …”
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12/18/14
Mari Hamill part 3
First why don’t you tell us a little bit about yourself.
I was born and raised in Puerto Rico. My love of fantasy began with my father reading The
Wizard of Oz series to me as a child. He would translate the words in Spanish to me and I
would read them on the page in English. After I graduated high school, I went to Harvard to
study literature and that has been my passion and my vocation ever since.
Newest release?
Werewolf Nights came out on May 19, 2014. It’s a paranormal novel.
What can we expect from your stories, action, drama, romance, sex, blood and guts?
You can expect a lot of action, tantalizing romance, several adventure-filled stories about
werewolf hunting, mild but passionate sexual content, a teenage love story intertwined with the
present one, cliffhangers at the end of every chapter and frightening encounters with a
werewolf.
Do you have a favorite character in your stories? Who? and why?
That’s a tough one. I tend to enjoy writing the villains more, so I would have to say Wolfern.
Wolfern is a centenarian werewolf who lost his beloved bride and unable to accept his loss, he
roams the full moon nights looking for her. Whenever he sees a young woman, he confuses her
with his lost love, but once he realizes he’s got the wrong prey, his disappointment compels him
to devour her.
I like him because he shows the weaker and tyrannical side of human nature. He’s a reckless
and self-serving werewolf.
Give us an interesting fun fact or a few about your book series:
Salem inspired me to create Wereville, the setting of the story and a town that claims to have
been founded by werewolves. As part of the research for my doctoral dissertation, I read many
literary accounts and explanations for the witchcraft trials that took place between 1692 and
1693.
I wanted to create a town of people divided by its supernatural beliefs. In Wereville, some claim
to come from a long line of werewolf hunters, while others claim werewolf ancestry. If asked
whether they believe in werewolves, the inhabitants of this peculiar town might deny it, but
during a full moon many of them are likely to have a silver sword accessible, the weapon that
defeats the werewolf.
Has there been any other authors who have inspired your work or helped you out with your
stories?
Paolo Coelho has deeply moved me for his mastery of spiritual insight and his personal struggle
to become a writer. Initially, his parents opposed his writing career and committed him to a
mental institution to cure him of his ideas. His father was an engineer and his parents thought
that he would be better off with a more practical profession. In the end, all turned out well, and
he forgave his parents.
He states, “"It wasn't that they wanted to hurt me, but they didn't know what to do... They did not
do that to destroy me, they did that to save me."
Werewolf Nights touches upon the opposing beliefs that drive people to judge and condemn the
supposed insanity of others. But the most important part of portraying these disagreements is
writing the reconciliation that must happen for people and communities to move forward.
What can readers who enjoy your book do to help make it successful?
I encourage readers who enjoy Werewolf Nights to tell their friends, write a review or tweet
about it.
Do you have any tips for readers or advice for other writers trying to get published?
With the phenomena of Amazon and social media, readers have now access to a vast library of
books. We are no longer only exposed to the books that our teachers give us or that we find in a
bookstore or supermarket. I advise readers to read blogs, sign up for twitter and start a dialogue
with authors whose work might appeal to them.
To authors I would say keep telling your stories. If you find meaning in them, someone else
might too. And since this era allows us to connect daily with readers all over the world, I would
say make the best of your cyber experience.
Do you have a favorite author? If yes, what draws you to that person’s work?
My favorite authors vary, but The Princess Bride is my favorite fairy tale. I’ve read the book,
seen the movie many times and read the script. William Goldman does a wonderful job of
creating characters driven by different goals: love, money, power, revenge, justice, friendship. It
reminded me of The Wizard of OZ where the main characters seek a heart, a brain, courage or
a ticket home. In such adventure books, readers can pick different characters with whom to
identify.
In Werewolf Nights Catherine, the protagonist, seeks love and courage; Greg needs love and a
sense of belonging; Steve craves adventure and a real encounter with a werewolf; Valdimir
struggles for standing and prestige; Wolfern demands a love that can no longer happen, thus
breeding the violence of fantasy clashing against reality.
Can you remember one of the first things you wrote? What makes it memorable?
My eighth grade teacher requested a poem for us about the Virgin Mary-I went to a Catholic
school-for a contest. I took the challenge and as I sat down to write, I realized that I had enough
inspiration to write three poems. Thanks to that teacher for the first time in my life I thought
about writing as an enjoyable process.
Where do you gather most of the inspiration for your work?
Unexpected situations that arise in everyday life and the varied people I meet spark my
creativity. I also like to read books in all genres.
Do you have any other interesting hobbies, pets or stories you would like to share?
I lead a pretty simple life. Walking and good conversation top the list of the things I love the
most. Dancing and swimming in the Atlantic trail the first two.
Favorite places to travel or visit?
Lately, writing has kept me from traveling or going out much, but when I travel to other countries
I like to immerse myself in the culture and get to know the people who live there.
And now, before you go, how about a snippet from your book that is meant to intrigue and
tantalize us:( Include links to where we can find your work)
Thank you Julie! I enjoyed the interview.
You can read a free sample and purchase the novel at the official website
http://werewolfnightsbook.com/
Amazon link http://www.amazon.com/Werewolf-Nights-Mari-Hamill/dp/1457525747/
Barnes & Noble link http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/book/1119631278
Goodreads https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22436841-werewolf-nights
itunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/werewolf-nights/id899227195
"Listen to a radio interview with host Kevin Hale about Werewolf Nights and other paranormal happenings."
12/17/14
Special Feature with Mari Hamill part 2
From the Back Cover
It's not easy living in a small town where everyone knows your high school sweetheart disappeared and your husband died in a boating accident. That's what Catherine Mercy, star of this new novel, faces every time she goes on a date. But the small-town bakery owner is drawn to Greg Byron, a sexy movie star in town to film the story of Wereville's werewolf legend, and gets closer to him when she's cast to replace the female lead who vanishes. Fate steps in, however, and the legend becomes more than just a story. Although Catherine had just about given up on love, Greg makes his way into her heart, despite some deception when they first meet. Just when the two realize their feelings, a wolf bites Greg. Suddenly Greg, Catherine and friend Steve, a werewolf legend buff, must figure out if the town's legend is real. Should that be the case, Greg will turn into a werewolf when the moon becomes full, and someone's destined to die. Catherine must decide if she has the courage to help Greg once and for all, even if it ruins her last chance for true love. In Werewolf Nights, author Mari Hamill blends fantasy, intrigue and passion to create a chilling, unique story.
Description
Catherine Mercy never dreamed of fame or finding love again, but her financial difficulties and her town's prompt her into acting. Acting leads her to the Wolfern Manor, a place her grandmother forbade her to visit, warning that a werewolf awaits Catherine there. As it turns out, she encounters two: Greg, who plays Wolfern in the movie and the real Wolfern, who fixed the casting to lure Catherine into his lair. She's a living replica of her great-aunt, his original bride. But if he finds out she's the wrong woman, Catherine will face certain death like the first actress who was cast on the film. To trick Catherine into his arms, Wolfern possesses her love, Greg, making her doubt at times whether she's with Greg or Wolfern.
Her nerdy friend Steve, an expert on werewolves, argues that the solution would be to find a way to kill Wolfern, but if she does, Greg could also die, since they're slowly becoming one and the same. To safeguard her life and happiness, Catherine must find a way to separate the the man she loves from the beast she fears, before the next full moon illuminates the dark night allowing Wolfern to empty Greg's body of his soul and taking over forever. For that, she must consult her great-aunt's honeymoon diary, which can provide insight into Wolfern's heart and mind. In the meantime, she must not give in to Greg's advances, for they can result in a child with the curse of the wolf. To complicate matters, the husband she thought dead, Frank, now a werewolf bounty hunter, has been hired to kill Greg/Wolfern during the full moon.
Her nerdy friend Steve, an expert on werewolves, argues that the solution would be to find a way to kill Wolfern, but if she does, Greg could also die, since they're slowly becoming one and the same. To safeguard her life and happiness, Catherine must find a way to separate the the man she loves from the beast she fears, before the next full moon illuminates the dark night allowing Wolfern to empty Greg's body of his soul and taking over forever. For that, she must consult her great-aunt's honeymoon diary, which can provide insight into Wolfern's heart and mind. In the meantime, she must not give in to Greg's advances, for they can result in a child with the curse of the wolf. To complicate matters, the husband she thought dead, Frank, now a werewolf bounty hunter, has been hired to kill Greg/Wolfern during the full moon.
At heart, this story is about overcoming the fear of the unknown and battling the monsters that oppose true love.
Social Media Links:
Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ WerewolfNightsBook
Twitter @MariHamill https://twitter. com/MariHamill
Official Website http:// werewolfnightsbook.com/
12/16/14
Special Feature with Mari Hamill
Author Bio
This is the first novel for author Mari Hamill, who has an English degree from Harvard, a comparative literature degree from the Sorbonne Nouvelle and a Ph.D. in comparative literature from the University of Michigan. The world traveler - she's lived in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico; Boston; Montreal; Paris; Venice; and Lausanne, Switzerland - speaks French, Spanish, German and some Italian. She now lives in Venice, Calif. Hamill's love of fantasy was sparked by Metro Comics, her family's comic book store, in Guaynabo.
Social Media Links:
Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ WerewolfNightsBook
Twitter @MariHamill https://twitter. com/MariHamill
Official Website http:// werewolfnightsbook.com/
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12/15/14
Special feature Aria Michaels
BLURB--
When
seventeen year old Liv Larson and her brother are sent to separate
foster homes, she gives up on her old life and her faith in God. The
only bright spot in Liv’s new life is her energetic and obnoxious
foster-sister, Riley. When Riley convinces her to come to the rooftop
party to view Icarus, the up-coming solar flare, Liv meets Zander. For
the first time in months her troubles take a back seat...that is until
what should have been a small flare, erupts into a full blown solar
storm. Now, Liv and her rag-tag group of not-quite friends must find a
way to survive the sweltering heat, lingering radiation, and the
mysterious virus that appears to have found an ideal host among their
ranks.
Alliances
will be formed, and battle lines will be drawn as Liv and her new
friends set out on a perilous journey to save their loved ones, find
answers, and reach salvation. But, something sinister awaits them in the
dark—and it’s undeniably connected to Liv. Will Liv be able to keep her
promise and reunite with her brother? Will the group's brave
determination be enough to save them all from a rogue government, a
terrifying virus, and the things that go bump in the night…Or was Icarus
the KILLSHOT?
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12/7/14
Featured on Julies Book Review -Author and Editor J. Thiele
~ J. Thiele ~
She is many things, out and proud is one of them. She loves living in Brisbane, Australia. Some day she would like to retired in the Greek Island, although she doesn't speak the language. This is her first venture into the world of being an erotic author, so please leave a review if you enjoyed reading it and tell your friends. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for her upcoming releases!
After Hours: Available only from Smashwords
~ A Lesbian Short Story ~
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Short Story ~ When two work colleagues get together for drinks after a hard day at work. They share
more than a few laughs at the boss' expense as they unwind. They find themselves unable to resist
their attraction for the unknown. Why do ladies who love ladies.... Love Ladies?
The Cafe Connection: Available from Smashwords and Amazon
~ A Lesbian Love Story ~
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Cher is a waitress in a small cafe, her life will be changed forever after a new customer comes in for
coffee. She begins to see, think and feel things she has never been open to before.
Rhonda otherwise known as 'Ronnie' is a strong women who is sure of who she is. As a twenty five
year old lesbian on a Harley, she is confident in her own skin. Until she meets Cher a waitress at a
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Party of Three: Available from Smashwords and Amazon
~ A Holiday of A Lifetime ~ A Lesbian Menage
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When Sonja and Libby travel to Greece to celebrate their 10th Anniversary, they experience the
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What happens on holiday... may just be the best time of their lives when they meet Angie.
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12/5/14
Review of Angel wishes By Joyce Debacco
Angel wishes
By Joyce Debacco
When
Addie inherits her parents’ small antique shop, she wonders how she can
pursue her New York career and keep the shop her parents loved.
Although the shop barely breaks even, it’s a meeting place for friends
to gossip and share tea—or sympathy when needed. Then there’s Gabe, an
old childhood friend who’s become an important part of her life. When
she finally gets her big break, he selflessly wishes her well. Not until
he’s hurt in his job as a firefighter does she realize the only true
love shown in their relationship was on his part, by not asking that she
give up her dream and stay. Angel Wishes, Book 1 of the Tea or Sympathy
Series can be enjoyed as part of a series or as a standalone read.
Really
enjoyed this book. character's all very strong. Loved every minute of
this book. It was well written and very detail. This book was funny,
weird kinda drama between all of them.
5 stars
Olivia
Review of The Re-Awaking by Carter Vance
The Re-Awaking
Carter Vance
The Re-Awaking is the book 2 in the Second Coming Series.
Sarah and Peter are still living off the grid. Their number one goal is to keep Lazarus safe along with is brothers and sisters. Lazarus is growing and is learning, at the age of 7 he was placed in the Templar Training Camp. As he grows and learns it will prepare him for the future.
Regina Vergen, the catholic nun with the red corset is back ! ! She is on a new mission, Regina is to find and collect as many artifacts as possible. She is to aquire them by any means possible. These are just any artifacts but the most famous adn powerful ones known to man.
As we read book 2, we will see that Vance has given a lot of information. I felt overwhelmed with so much history and information. Once you get sucked into this novel and Lazarus life its a must to follow it the end.
4 stars
Wende
Carter Vance
The Re-Awaking is the book 2 in the Second Coming Series.
Sarah and Peter are still living off the grid. Their number one goal is to keep Lazarus safe along with is brothers and sisters. Lazarus is growing and is learning, at the age of 7 he was placed in the Templar Training Camp. As he grows and learns it will prepare him for the future.
Regina Vergen, the catholic nun with the red corset is back ! ! She is on a new mission, Regina is to find and collect as many artifacts as possible. She is to aquire them by any means possible. These are just any artifacts but the most famous adn powerful ones known to man.
As we read book 2, we will see that Vance has given a lot of information. I felt overwhelmed with so much history and information. Once you get sucked into this novel and Lazarus life its a must to follow it the end.
4 stars
Wende
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