Another week gone. Still typing up Cherish (The Valespian Pact, 4) (I sort of didn't transcribe anything since the end of February... so there is a lot to get through) then I'll go on to self-edits.
Reading had been spotty but I got a novella in and I'm in the middle of several others. I'm trying not to have something too distracting waiting for me so I'm not tempted to forego a working on Cherish to binge read. I'm also working on some interview questions and a post for Macy Blake's Magical Magic book recommendations.
Series:
Author: Angel Martinez
Length: 178 pages
Genre: Romance / Sci-Fi / Dragons Everything / Lesbian /
Notes: I had an hour before bed and thought I would read a couple of chapters... I finished the book at one in the morning! LOL! Loved this story. I have to admit that I listened to Angel's reading before jumping into this and kept hearing Angel's voice as Snillek's with the growl-growl, grumble-grumble in all her interactions. Highly recommend!
Blurb: Brave paladin. Royal princess. Fierce dragon. Simple. Being all three at once? Way too complicated.
Paladin Snillek's mother was human and ruled a planet. That's about the extent of her knowledge since they didn't see each other much. When her mom dies in a freak accident, her father tells Snillek she's inherited the title, and she has to learn how to pass as the mostly human Princess Siel for a planet she never thought about much. The dresses alone are horrifying and the courtiers aggravating.
In a moment of frustrated rage, Snillek's princess persona slips and frightened palace staff misinterpret what they see. Now Paladin Snillek has been called upon to rescue Princess Siel…from herself.
Gruyere wants desperately to journey into the wilds of Tarribotia, but it's too dangerous to go alone and so far, everyone's laughed at her for suggesting it. When she spots a Dzedek paladin sulking in a tavern, she offers her services, hoping to pass herself off as a rogue guide.
Two women with secrets and possibly opposing goals head out into the hinterlands of a planet neither one of them knows well. They might both make it back by Winterfest if nothing eats them first.
This book contains one out-of-her-element paladin, the perils of academia, deadly cake, and unconventional dragons.
Title: Broken Stone
Series: The Blessed Book, 1
Author: Jameson Rivera
Length: 261 pages
Genre: Fantasy / God-Touched / Enemies-to-Lovers? / Action-Adventure / Quest / Gay
Notes: Something to note, I found this under Gay Romance section and that is why I included Romance in the Genre, but it is ranking in LGBTQ+ Fantasy and Dark Fantasy section so take the trigger warning of 'gore' to heart.
Blurb: Ruiz Gravenor longs to destroy the Kingdom of Lygos, to finally revenge himself on the imperialist regime that subjugates his homeland, the island of Fieroe. In a trick of fate, he is chosen by the eldritch god hibernating beneath the island and bestowed with otherworldly powers. As Ruiz travels Lygos, he uses his talents to incite resistance. Still, he is but one man with many enemies 一 including the Lygian Saint-King’s right-hand man, Gideon Minmose.
Despite their animosity, both are far from home, haunted by traumatic memories. And Gideon, burdened with responsibility, is also chosen by a god. For all that Ruiz and Gideon appear as enemies, they have forged a secret partnership to eliminate Lygos’ reign. When forgotten rituals to revive the ancient gods are suddenly unearthed, they must risk everything for a chance at victory. With the gods’ rebirth comes the promise of freedom, but failure means certain death. What’s more, the gods are old and unknowable, and meddling with them could tear reality apart.
[Trigger Warnings: Alcoholism/Alcohol dependence, Colonialism, Gore, Allusions to CSA/Nonexplicit discussions of abuse, Consensual sex/Explicit sexual content, Body horror]
Title: Banished by Blood
Series: Santa Cruz Vampires, 1
Author: Marie Booth
Length: 367 pages
Genre: Romance / Paranormal / Vampires / Angels / Gay /
Notes: I have not read this author before but the angel to vampire twist is intriguing. I also heard that there is a bit of humor.
Blurb: A M/M Vampire Series with a Twist.
Ezra thinks his job sucks eggs.
My team of former angels - now vampires - won't make an effort to get along or follow orders. Kaziel, our master, is a jerk who rarely takes any interest in the nest's progress or lack thereof. Michael, my former archangel, refuses to hear my petition to return to The Realm of Light so I can plead my case. I should never have been banished and sent to Earth.
To top things off, I've been told another new recruit is about to get kicked through the portal. As usual, I'm the one who'll have to mentor the newbie and see him through the difficult transition to vampire. This one's a healer from Raphael's legion. Ha! I wish him luck. This thrown-together bunch can't even agree on the time.
Asher is excited to take a temporary journey to the mortal realm.
I've healed angels from all four legions, becoming one of Raphael’s top healers. Now there’s a job for me on Earth in the town of Santa Cruz, part of the new territory of Costa Larga. I haven’t been given any information as to what I’ll be doing, but that’s never hindered me before.
Ezekiel, Michael's third in command, is one of the six angels I’ll be working with. A male I've admired since I first came through the aether and grew my wings. This explains why he’s been out of sight for five years. He too must have been assigned a job on Earth.
A clerk from Uriel’s legion shoves me toward an open door. Michael's second in command greets me holding a bloody sword. I clutch the small bag of favorite possessions closely to my chest and tremble as doubt floods my mind. What fate truly awaits me?
*******
Next book in the Santa Cruz Vampires Series: Broken by Blood releases summer 2021.
Also by Marie Booth: The M/M Santa Cruz Shifter Series: Flying Hard, Hard Landing, Falling Hard (releasing Spring 2021). The Gate Series (M/F): Stroke, Simmer, Split; The Steamy Bites series (M/M/F): Dying for a Bite. The Theta Series (M/F) Playing with Passion, Yielding to Pleasure
Ezra thinks his job sucks eggs.
My team of former angels - now vampires - won't make an effort to get along or follow orders. Kaziel, our master, is a jerk who rarely takes any interest in the nest's progress or lack thereof. Michael, my former archangel, refuses to hear my petition to return to The Realm of Light so I can plead my case. I should never have been banished and sent to Earth.
To top things off, I've been told another new recruit is about to get kicked through the portal. As usual, I'm the one who'll have to mentor the newbie and see him through the difficult transition to vampire. This one's a healer from Raphael's legion. Ha! I wish him luck. This thrown-together bunch can't even agree on the time.
Asher is excited to take a temporary journey to the mortal realm.
I've healed angels from all four legions, becoming one of Raphael’s top healers. Now there’s a job for me on Earth in the town of Santa Cruz, part of the new territory of Costa Larga. I haven’t been given any information as to what I’ll be doing, but that’s never hindered me before.
Ezekiel, Michael's third in command, is one of the six angels I’ll be working with. A male I've admired since I first came through the aether and grew my wings. This explains why he’s been out of sight for five years. He too must have been assigned a job on Earth.
A clerk from Uriel’s legion shoves me toward an open door. Michael's second in command greets me holding a bloody sword. I clutch the small bag of favorite possessions closely to my chest and tremble as doubt floods my mind. What fate truly awaits me?
*******
Next book in the Santa Cruz Vampires Series: Broken by Blood releases summer 2021.
Also by Marie Booth: The M/M Santa Cruz Shifter Series: Flying Hard, Hard Landing, Falling Hard (releasing Spring 2021). The Gate Series (M/F): Stroke, Simmer, Split; The Steamy Bites series (M/M/F): Dying for a Bite. The Theta Series (M/F) Playing with Passion, Yielding to Pleasure
Title: Daughters of Fate
Series: The Matriarchy Series, 1
Author: Teigen Bywater
Length: 300 pages
Genre: LGBTQ+ Fantasy / Epic Fantasy /
Notes:
Blurb: In a world with inverted gender roles, a cold war draws to a close. Against the backdrop of encroaching peace, three women struggle with their fates.
Sushan Sato is an Heir to the High Council. She’s sent on a diplomatic mission to the neighbouring queendom and takes the chance to prove herself. She must broker a treaty to ensure lasting peace, trusting that her daughter will follow in her footsteps.
Lina Sato is Sushan’s eldest daughter, a highborn Mage like her mother. When Riddhi Kapoor arrives with a diplomatic delegation, Lina’s commitment to her duty clashes with a once in a lifetime love. Will she choose love and turn her back on destiny?
Sadira Sarr is a lowborn soldier. When she develops a rare magic, she’s thrust into the world of highborn politics. She must master her power if she wants to become one of the ruling class and win the hand of her beloved.
For fans of epic fantasy and female led stories.
Title: Dead End
Series:
Author(s): CP Rider, Alex Pitones
Length: 296 pages
Genre: Young Adult / Urban Fantasy / Bisexual
Notes:
Blurb: A Young Adult Urban Fantasy Romance
Maria Guadalupe makes the earth move. Literally.
Life is complicated for seventeen-year-old, Maria Guadalupe. She has an ability that terrifies her, she's in love with a ghost who can only communicate with her through a steamy bathroom mirror, and she's on the run from a brutal man with a long reach and unlimited resources. Fortunately, she has her father with her—and her best friend, a rescue terrier named Toby.
In a last-ditch effort to protect her, Maria’s dad sends her through an interdimensional portal in a deserted café to find her grandfathers. Even her backstabbing, ghostly, now ex, boyfriend follows her there, much to her dismay.
But life in the other dimension isn't as bad as she thought it would be. In fact, it's kind of nice. Still, as much as she loves her new life in Dead End, Maria can’t be happy without her dad. She’ll do anything to get back home to make sure he’s safe from their shared enemy.
Even if it means using the ability she fears.
Dead End is a YA Urban Fantasy with a sweet romance. It contains adult situations and language.
Maria Guadalupe makes the earth move. Literally.
Life is complicated for seventeen-year-old, Maria Guadalupe. She has an ability that terrifies her, she's in love with a ghost who can only communicate with her through a steamy bathroom mirror, and she's on the run from a brutal man with a long reach and unlimited resources. Fortunately, she has her father with her—and her best friend, a rescue terrier named Toby.
In a last-ditch effort to protect her, Maria’s dad sends her through an interdimensional portal in a deserted café to find her grandfathers. Even her backstabbing, ghostly, now ex, boyfriend follows her there, much to her dismay.
But life in the other dimension isn't as bad as she thought it would be. In fact, it's kind of nice. Still, as much as she loves her new life in Dead End, Maria can’t be happy without her dad. She’ll do anything to get back home to make sure he’s safe from their shared enemy.
Even if it means using the ability she fears.
Dead End is a YA Urban Fantasy with a sweet romance. It contains adult situations and language.
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