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Tue. Sept. 24th

The Bone Houses by Emily Lloyd-Jones
The Orchid Throne (Forgotten Empires #1) by Jeffe Kennedy

The Tyrant's Tomb (The Trials of Apollo #4) by Rick Riordan
Verify (Verify #1) by Joelle Charbonneau

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Review: Survivor by Debbie Cassidy (@amoscassidy)

Survivor

Author: Debbie Cassidy

Release Date: November 19, 2019

Publisher: Self-Published

Survivors Heart Book #3

ASIN:  B07VFCB1V5

Genre: RH Sci-Fi

Review Copy Source: Author

Freedom comes at a price. I just hope it isn’t too high.
We've run, but how long can we evade. Our pursuers aren't going to quit. The only option is to put distance between us and them. No easy task without a ship.

Stuck on a space port, the guys and I need to figure out a way to raise enough credits to buy a ride.

It’s only a matter of time before the Athion government or our Trad pursuers find us. And if they do, there will be nowhere to run.

Time to get creative.

Time to use the skills I was forced to cultivate.

Time to fight.

A Sci fi adventure with a Whychoose romance and part of the Planet Athion world.

I have very mixed feelings about this series.

On one hand, I really enjoy the plot line as a whole. I think it's unique, and I enjoy watching the characters get out of each situation they find themselves in. Then on the other hand, the books are too short and I always feel like situations needs more information to make them whole. It feels like we get the bare minimum and I WANT more information or story development to happen.

SURVIVOR had so much going for it. Lots of action, sexy time when it made sense, and a nice amount of danger. What it lacked was a well rounded ending. I felt like it was again the bare minimum to end out the series. I wanted more out of the major showdown to end Marick and his obsession with Rogue. I really like the pirate aspect of the storyline, but I don't feel like it was ended, I feel like Cassidy put a pin in it. Rogue and her men DID seem to get there HEA, but I really wanted more of the story that got them there.

I enjoyed the overall story of Rogue and her men. I would read it again, but I wish we had gotten more.

I gave it 3/5 stars

* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Week in Review: 9/15-9/21

Books Received for Review

Nothing this week!!

Books I've Read

Survivor by Debbie Cassidy
Wolves of the West by Crystal Ash
From the Ashes by Lisa Edmonds
Ruthless Idols by Michelle Hercules

Reviews Posted

Shadow Caster by Debbie Cassidy (@amoscassidy)

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Promo + Giveaway: Sea of Darkness by Isadora Brown & Rebecca Hamilton (@InkMuse, @XpressoTours)

Sea of Darkness
The Vampire Pirate Saga #1

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Working with a supernatural enemy is Kelia's only hope of solving her father's murder. But her investigation puts her own life in danger.

The Society’s sole purpose is to protect the general population from vicious Sea Shadows, and Kelia’s their top Slayer. But when her father is murdered and her handler insists it’s suicide, she starts to question whether The Society really has her best interests at heart.

Now, to solve her father’s death, Kelia must work with an unexpected ally: Drew Knight, an infamous Sea Shadow and the most beautiful creature Kelia has ever set eyes upon. A Sea Shadow who, without intending to, just may show her who the real enemy is…and it’ll only cost her one unnamed favor to be collected at a future date.

But after her affiliation with Drew Knight is discovered, Kelia is forced to choose between what she’s known since the beginning of her existence…or a dark, terrifying truth that puts her life at risk.

Find out who dies and who survives in SEA OF DARKNESS, the first installment of The Vampire Pirate Saga, an exciting new urban fantasy romance readers of Sarah J Maas and Karen Marie Moning are sure to devour!

Excerpt:

“There,” he said, pointing at Kelia’s face. “You have a range of emotion littering your face.” He chuckled. “You’re easier to read than a book.”
Kelia bristled. She absolutely detested knowing she was here because she needed the assistance of a Sea Shadow. And not just any, but the most infamous vampire pirate of them all.
“I found out some information,” she murmured. “And I feel you would be able to assist me in what to do with it.”
He tilted his head to the side, his eyes shining. “Do share, darling.”
It was hard to concentrate when he smiled that way. Kelia had known he was dangerously beautiful, but when he was directly in front of her, cocking a smile like it was a weapon and shooting it in her direction, she was completely powerless.
“Well, don’t be shy with the goods,” he prodded. “What did you find that you need my help with?”
She shot him a glare, and he laughed.
“You are so good to goad, darling,” Drew said. “Something you need to work on. You don’t want your enemies to pick up on your weakness. They might use it to manipulate you.”
Kelia arched her eyebrow. “And how do I know who my enemies are?”
Drew’s smirk deepened. “That, my dear, is a very good question.”

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New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Hamilton writes urban fantasy and paranormal romance for Harlequin, Baste Lübbe, and Evershade. A book addict, registered bone marrow donor, and indian food enthusiast, she often takes to fictional worlds to see what perilous situations her characters will find themselves in next.

Represented by Rossano Trentin of TZLA, Rebecca has been published internationally, in three languages: English, German, and Hungarian.

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 Isadora Brown loves all things dark, dangerous, and deadly. Things that go bump in the night and

send shivers down backs are things she adores. She loves (and writes) sexy, forbidden romance, usually with some bite and a hint of magic. She is the author of The Somerset Series, The Dark Paradise Trilogy, The Stranger Trilogy, and The Neverland Trilogy. You can find her work on Amazon and keep up with her by signing up for her newsletter here: http://madmimi.com/signups/349869/join

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Promo: Home For the Holidays by Terry Spear (@TerrySpear, @SourcebooksCasa)

 Home For the Holidays
Silver Town Wolf #9
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"The best of holiday romances...a howling good time."--Long and Short Reviews for A Silver Wolf Christmas

Silver Town is howling with Christmas cheer

Gray wolves Meghan MacTire and Sheriff Peter Jorgenson plan to spend the rest of their lives together, and what better time to start forever than Christmas? But they are both harboring dark secrets that are about to surface and threaten their future together. With holiday magic in the air and all Silver Town ready to celebrate, Meghan and Peter have to conquer the past if they're to have any hope of celebrating this Christmas together.

Silver Town Wolf series:
Destiny of the Wolf (Book 1)
Wolf Fever (Book 2)
Dreaming of the Wolf (Book 3)
Silence of the Wolf (Book 4)
A Silver Wolf Christmas (Book 5)
Alpha Wolf Need Not Apply (Book 6)
Between a Wolf and a Hard Place (Book 7)
All's Fair in Love and Wolf (Book 8)
Silver Town Wolf: Home for the Holidays (Book 9)

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USA Today bestselling author TERRY SPEAR has written over 35 paranormal romances featuring werewolf and jaguar shapeshifters. In 2008, Heart of the Wolf was named a Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year. A retired officer of the U.S. Army Reserves, Terry also creates award-winning teddy bears that have found homes all over the world. She lives in Spring, Texas.

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Quick Thought Review: Shadow Caster by Debbie Cassidy (@amoscassidy)

Sometimes I read a book where I just don't have a lot to say about it. Hence the name quick thought reviews. This will be short and sweet.

Shadow Caster

Author: Debbie Cassidy

Release Date: September 10, 2019

Publisher: Self-Published

The Nightwatch Academy Book #1

ASIN: B07T2F6C64

Genre: Fantasy Reverse Harem

Review Copy Source: Author

Murdering humans is a huge no-no and comes with an off-with-your-head sentence. Doesn’t matter if you don’t remember doing the crime.

I killed a human, and no, it wasn’t on purpose, but that shit doesn’t matter to the council. I’m facing death. So, when I’m offered a deal to avoid execution, I’d be a fool not to take it, even if it means leaving the human world and urban life behind to enroll in the Nightwatch Academy – a gothic monstrosity hidden from human eyes, located way too close to the largest tear in the fabric of our reality.

It would be fun if I had any inclination of becoming a member of the Watch or supporting the shadow knights at keeping the Formorian threat at bay. But heck, the monsters beyond the mist aren’t my problem. I have personal demons to deal with.

Once I’m out, the Watch can shove it.But one sip from the ceremonial goblet and my plans to coast are out of the window as my powers spark to life.

I’m an anomaly, one the Watch won’t be letting walk any time soon.My only comfort is a man who prides himself on his ability to harness pain. Battle scarred and formidable, he’s my tutor, my mentor, and the object of some super saucy dreams. He’s completely off limits and my only hope of surviving my first test.

I’ll need to harness my powers fast.

There can be no distractions.But when my fellow cadets start going missing then returning with no memory of who they used to be and my best friend is taken, turning a blind eye is no longer an option.

Allies are limited when you’re a freak. Luckily, I don’t need a cheer squad to get shit done.  Whoever is responsible better watch out. I’m coming for them, and I’ll be bringing the pain.

The Vampire Academy meets Game of Thrones in this kick-ass, supernatural academy, Urban Fantasy Romance. 

Great plot, great world, great characters.

Indigo was kick-ass from the start so I wasn't surprised with how well she fit into her new role at Nightwatch Academy. Debbie is queen of the slow burn, slow reveal of her harem, so I am not positive on all those that will be included, but we do have some hints already with who will be Indigo's love interests. I enjoyed the world and the hints of what will come next.

There was a lot of action, some mystery and a smidgen of sexual tension involved in SHADOW CASTER.  I will definitely be reading more.

I gave it 4/5 stars

* This book was provided free of charge from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

New Releases: 9/15-9/21

Tue. Sept. 17th

The Babysitters Coven (The Babysitters Coven #1) by Kate Williams
Chilling Effect (Untitled Space Opera #1) by Valerie Valdes

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