Friday, September 24, 2021

What is on the Reading Radar?

What is going on this week? It was a quick one for me since I took time off for my birthday. Trying to gage when I can put of the preorder for Cherish and writing on my new project, Curse Breakers.

Series: Simply Crafty Paranormal Mystery, 3
Author: Lissa Kasey
Length: 328 pages

Genre: Romance / Paranormal / Mystery / Gay

Notes: This is one of my favorite series!

Blurb: His brother vanished into the shadows. Taken or possessed?

Alex can see ghosts and demons. It’s not a gift he asked for, but recent events have made his abilities impossible to deny. When his brother Lukas goes missing, walking off camera in the middle of a ghost hunting video, Alex fears the worst.

As Alex searches for Lukas, a long list of secrets, lies, and omissions come to light. Including Lukas’s recent departure from the police force and the death of a fellow cop.

Alex has to face what he can see, the ghosts, and maybe even a demon or two, if he wants his brother back. But he’s afraid once he lets the shadows in, they may take over and never leave.

Note: This dynamic duo of craft and cosplay nerds are sometimes haunted by ghost cats, kids, and other bumps in the night while trying to solve the mystery of whether or not they are crazy or stalked by a real killer.


Series: 
Author: Samantha Kroese
Length: 173 Pages

Genre: Dark Fantasy / Horror / Romantic Elements / LGBTQ / 

Notes: This does come with the warning of violence, gore, and blood. 

Blurb: Bound by Song. Cursed by Fate.

Ruyne, leader of the Dusksinger bards, travels with his band from town to town, thrilling crowds with inspiring music born from ancient magic. He leads a charmed life with his brother, and two life-long best friends.

Disaster strikes when Ruyne ignores a cryptic message from a loved one. The band's idyllic peace is shattered by a monster from the past, and the horrifying truth behind their magic is revealed, leaving their lives in tatters and the hearts of the four men forever scarred. Scattered and broken, can they harmonize their Song in time to prevent a tragedy of apocalyptic proportions?

Cursed Song is a Dark Fantasy/Horror novel. It features adult horror elements (Violence, blood, gore, etc). It has LGBTQ main POV characters and has steamy content.

Series: Sweet Pea, 1
Author: Kathryn Moon
Length: 

Genre: Romance / Paranormal / UF / Biker / Witch /

Notes: 

Blurb: A Kitchen Witch with a bite, a King of Hell on a mission, and a candy coated town hiding bitter secrets.

Josie Benoit, gourmet patissier and kitchen witch, may not be a Sweet Pea native but she's made the small town her home and she intends on keeping it that way. When trouble rolls into town on the seats of shining motorcycles, and the safety of her home and her own reputation are put at risk, Josie bands together with her coven to protect her world from a dark influence.

If only that dark influence wasn't so deliciously handsome.

King Beleth is not a demon to be trifled with.
Leader of the Hell’s Bells MC and one of the great warlords of the Bowels, Beleth takes pride in his work and has the patience of a… man who knows what is best is worth waiting for. Known as Bell—to his friends, which you are not—he’s come to Sweet Pea to dismantle the core of good at the heart of the little town. But upon arrival he discovers three things that might just get in the way of his work:
Sweet Pea is more disgustingly adorable than they were warned.
The town has a coven of witches protecting it.
He’s developing a sweet tooth.


Series: The Diabolus Chronicles
Author: DK Girl
Length: 276 p

Genre: Slow Burn Romance / Gaslight Fantasy / Gay / 

Notes: There is a tag for violence.

Blurb: 1885 London, England

Silas Mercer died once. He’d rather not do it again.

On his return to the world of the living, Silas finds himself in the hands of the mysterious Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn.
The Order has London society clamouring for their services, with tarot readings, seances and exorcisms among their arcane specialities.

Now they seem intent on making Silas their newest recruit.
But they want far more from him than cheap parlour tricks.
When the Order partners him with the scandalous rake, Tobias Astaroth, Silas's new life is turned on its head in more ways than one.

Tobias is quick-tempered, dangerously charming, and far more than the man he seems.

For Silas, surviving the Order and its plans for him will be difficult.
Surviving Tobias unscathed could well prove impossible.



Title: Breaker
Series: Tales of an Outlaw Mage, 1
Author: Amy Campbell
Length: 452 pages

Genre: Western Sci-Fi / Historical Fantasy / LGBTQ+

Notes: 

Blurb: Break or be broken.

Blaise Hawthorne fears all he’ll ever be is an unwanted outcast, stuck living at home with his parents for the rest of his days. Born a Breaker, his unbridled magic wreaks havoc with a touch. When enemy soldiers storm his town hunting for spellcasters, he escapes and flees the only life he’s ever known.

Chance encounters with a pegasus and a surly gunslinger set Blaise on the path to a new life where he’s accepted for who he is. But even an outlaw mage can’t outrun the past, and his returns with a vengeance. When his chosen family is threatened, can Blaise find the grit to harness his volatile magic into a saving grace, or will his most dangerous challenge be his last?

This gritty, uplifting fantasy is the first book in the Tales of the Outlaw Mages series, set in an Old West-inspired world. If you enjoy found family, LGBTQ+ representation, baked goods, and a whole lot of heart then look no further. Break away from the beaten fantasy path with Breaker today.


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Thursday, September 16, 2021

Birthday Day Weekend 0.99 cent Sale!

Happy Birthday to Me!


For this weekend I'm doing something special for my birthday weekend! Various books are going to be on sale at different times and different places. (Except the Valespian Pact! I'm saving that sale for the release of Cherish which is coming in October!)

Caledonia Destiny and Sunder are on sale for $0.99 at Smashwords, B&N, Kobo, iBooks. 

All the books in the Sumeria's Sons series will be $0.99 for 48 hours at Amazon only from starting September 18th!


Sunder:
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/996631
B&N & Kobo: https://books2read.com/u/brop1W

Caledonia Destiny:
Smashwords: https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/996628
B&N & Kobo: https://books2read.com/u/mVBaVM

Sumeria's Sons:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Twin-Flames.../dp/B08JN3H3MX/


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Friday, September 10, 2021

What's on the Reading Radar? #read #TBR #WishList

What's going on? Well, Cherish is back with the editor and I'm working on my next project. I've been having a tough time relaxing, so I feel like I've been as erratic as one of the squirrels in my backyard. Up and down. Up and down. 

Series: (Quest Investigations Book 1)
Author: E.J. Russell
Length: 202 pages

Genre: Mystery / Slow Burn Romance / Paranormal / Gay / 

Notes: This hit the spot for me. A bit of mystery, a bit of action, and the complications of a human in the know. I have read other books in Russell's word here and there. Definitely not all of them or in order. You don't have to read any of those books to understand or follow along in this one.

Blurb: Something’s definitely fishy about this case…

On my last stakeout for Quest Investigations, I nearly got clotheslined by a grove of angry dryads. I expected my bosses to reprimand me, but instead they handed me my first solo assignment. Me! Matt Steinitz, the only human on the Quest roster!

Okay, so the mission isn’t exactly demanding. Obviously, the bosses wanted to give me something they think I can’t screw up. I’m determined to show them what I can do, however, so I dive right in with no complaints.

At first glance, it looks as simple as baiting a hook: A selkie’s almost-ex-husband is vandalizing his boat with unwanted deliveries of deceased sea life. All I have to do is document the scene, tell the ex to cease and desist, and present the bill for property damages. Boom. Mission accomplished, another Quest success, and as a bonus, I get to keep my job.

But then things get…complicated. Suspicious undercurrents muddy up my oh-so-easy case. Nothing is as clear as it should be. And the biggest complication? My inappropriate attraction to the client, who may not be as blameless as he claims.

Turns out those dead herrings aren’t the only things that stink about this situation.

Dammit.



Five Dead Herrings is the first in the Quest Investigations M/M paranormal mystery series, a spinoff of E.J. Russell’s Mythmatched paranormal rom-com story world. It contains no on-page sex or violence, and although there is a romantic subplot, it is not a romance.

Series: (Arcane Hearts Book 1)
Author: Nazri Noor
Length: 252 pages

Genre: Romance / Urban Fantasy / Gay

Notes: I've been waiting for this one.

Blurb: What do you do when you can’t cast spells? You make your own magic.

Jackson Pryde was never great at wielding magic. Instead, he works as an artificer, crafting enchanted devices in the Black Market, a shadowy bazaar of wonders. But Xander Wright, the mouthy, pretentious mage next door, hates all the hammering in Jackson’s workshop.

When a chance assignment forces them to team up, they discover a terrifying predicament. Something is driving members of the magical community into murderous rages. Jackson and Xander must combine might and magic to find the source of the Fever and stop it. Can they put aside their differences long enough to end the Fever, or will they succumb to its bloodthirsty curse?

A Touch of Fever is a 70,000-word M/M urban fantasy romance with a HFN ending. Join a fast-talking artificer and a snarky sorcerer, best friends turned bitter enemies, as they navigate an adventure filled with strange flora, mythical fauna, and magical murders. If you like your urban fantasy with humor, horror, and a whole lot of heart, you’ve come to the right place. Experience A Touch of Fever today.


Series: I.S.S. 2
Author: M. Sinclair
Length: 

Genre: Romance / Paranormal /RH

Notes: Woops. I got excited because I thought it released the 9th. Imagine my confusion when I checked my pre-orders and nada. It's the 9th of October. :(

Blurb: 


Series: (The Griffin Sanctuary Series Book 1)
Author: Arizona Tape
Length: 159 pages

Genre: Modern Fantasy / Romance / Paranormal / Lesbian / 

Notes: 

Blurb: Charlotte knew her first day at Griffin Sanctuary wasn't going to boring, but when a unicorn without a horn arrives, she realises just how hard it is to look after endangered mythical creatures.-

The Unicorn Herd is book one in the modern fantasy Griffin Sanctuary series. It is packed full of adventure, mythical creatures, and an f/f romantic sub-plot.


Series: (A Kitsune Chronicles Story Book 1)
Author: Lissa Kasey
Length: 368 pages

Genre: Romance / Urban Fantasy / Gay

Notes: So I read this a while back and bought the series as it released but didn't stay caught up. I also bought the audio so I reread as a refresher. Great story. It reminds me of a mashup of evil fae lore (except Robin) and a horror gothic take on out of control/rabid werewolves along with things that reminded me of Brigg's Moon Called and Alpha & Omega.

Blurb: Fate has given them an ultimatum: bond or die.

A fox raised among wolves, Sebastian has spent his life fighting to survive. His skills with magic, his quick wit and instincts, all keep him on the move until fate leads him to Liam.

Alpha werewolf, Liam, is everything Sebastian has spent his entire life avoiding. But there’s a magic between them, a spark of something beyond a fox or a wolf; an awakening energy. But when Seb’s past catches up, a darkness arises none of them know how to fight.

Can the two of them find a way to work together to defeat rogue wolves, fae monsters, and a couple of demons bent on destruction?

Warning: Mentions of past partner abuse, blood, and violence.
Updated to add short Epilogue about Nicky. Please update your file if you don't have the epilogue yet.

Series: (The Harmatia Cycle Book 1)
Author: M.E. Vaughan
Length: 750 pages

Genre: Fantasy

Notes: This is one of the books I chose to read for a group read. My eye is twitching at the page count. I have a couple of week to read it.... LOL 

Blurb: The Prince Jionathan is plagued by visions of death. With the King on his death-bed, and the tyrannical Queen in power, the Kingdom of Harmatia lies in peril.Fleeing the city in fear of his life, Jionathan is shadowed by Rufus Merle, a young, secretive Magi tasked with bringing him home.
Now, with the help of a fearsome Sidhe warrior named Fae, they must traverse a dangerous faerie-wood together.

Against bandits, faeries and cursed priestesses, these unlikely friends travel a path fraught with danger, not least from the blood-thirsty Night Patrol and the dark conspiracy that shrouds them.

Book One in the Epic Fantasy series The Harmatia Cycle

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Friday, September 3, 2021

What's on the Reading Radar? #WishList #TBR

Hello September! August was there and gone like a time thief sneaking off in the middle of the night. LOL! After putting this post together, I realize that most of the stories are about vampires. 😈

Series: 
Author(s): Meghan Maslow
Length: 250 pages

Genre: Romance / Paranormal / Fairy Tales / Gay

Notes: This sounds like it would be a fun romp. I picked up the audio

Blurb: Can a sexy demon really spin straw into gold?

Poe Dupin, raven shifter and thief extraordinaire, is in trouble with a capital ‘T.’ Not only did he get his wing caught in the cookie jar during his latest heist, but his loser stepdad, the alpha, seems determined to run their roost into the ground. And Baltimore is many things, but forgiving is not on the list.

When his stepdad puts the roost in peril, Poe sees no choice but to bargain with Charm City’s only demon, Tommy Tittoti. Rumors are that Tommy eats the souls of those foolish enough to try. Three strikes and you’re out. But really, Poe wasn’t using his soul anyway. And if it saves his roost? Worth it.

Tommy isn’t what Poe expects. Demon—huge, horned, hairy, and scary, right? Nope. Blond, gorgeous, with a bubble butt, and a lilting drawl that beckons Poe to come play. Total hookup-app fantasy material. Even if he is a murder twink.

Poe’s no angel, but Tommy . . . well he’s more devil than demon. Yet, Poe just can’t seem to keep his feathers out of the fire. As one bargain turns into two, and then a third tragedy strikes the ravens, Poe finds himself falling for a guy who may very literally be the death of him. Or maybe the flames will burn them both.

The Demon’s in the Details is a fast-paced, roller coaster of a romance with a guaranteed HEA and lots of steam. Shenanigans include: a gold object that is definitely not a ring, a best friend who’s trigger-happy, and a demon who’s got a few surprises up his, uh, sleeve.


Series: 
Author(s): Ben Anderson
Length: 302 pages 

Genre: Paranormal / Vampires / Romantic Elements / Fairy Tale / Gay

Notes: This dropped on the 4th.

Blurb: Jak’s life has only one meaning; break the curse or die trying. Marius’s life has no meaning; not since he was cursed into the twisted, blood thirsty creature of night.

For years the witches have waited for their salvation, a way to return the magic that was sacrificed when the curse was first cast. Jak, a boy born with power that the witches have not seen in a century, is their prophesied saviour. The one who is to kill the creature, break the curse and restore magic to his coven. Sent to the creature’s castle as the final Claim, Jak must get close enough to land the final blow. It is what he has trained all his life to accomplish. Not all is as it seems when Jak uncovers secrets and half-truths. The creature is not the haunting beast he had been brought up to hate. Emotions war as new feelings are uncovered. For what is more dangerous than hate? Lust.

Lord of Eternal Night is a complete, M/M *stand-alone novel*, inspired by Beauty and the Beast… with added bite.


Series: 
Author(s): Lyn Gala
Length: 199 pages

Genre: Romance / Horror / Paranormal / Gay / 

Notes: Lyn said that even though there is a romance plot and HEA that this was a horror story and to expect violence and gore. Horror for me also means a bit spooky, so I'm ready to be weirded out. LOL

Blurb: Kilian Kildare is a soldier, fighting the witches and vampires who twist the gift of magic into something dark. However tragedy after tragedy have left him struggling—he's been turned into a vampire, ostracized, and left to grieve alone. An offer to join an elite Army unit should be the answer to prayers he no longer dares to say. Instead, the move brings new dangers, and new pain.

A demon has slipped its leash, killed its summoner, and now hides within a host. The only barrier between the demon and a world unprepared for its pure veil magic is the fragile flesh of a man Kilian had once cared for. The demon is seeking a way to either kill or corrupt Stephen to escape, and Kilian finds himself guarding a man he'd rather save. When Stephen and the Army end up on opposite sides, Kilian has to choose between them, a decision made nearly impossible because he's not sure which side is actually protecting the world, and which may bring about destruction.

Series: (Dark River Days Book 1)
Author(s): Grace McGinty
Length: 195 pages 

Genre: Fast Burn Romance / Paranormal / Vampires / Bisexual / Poly / 

Notes: I've been dithering over this one. I keep hearing how good it is.

Blurb: Welcome to Dark River. Population 0.

When Mika McKellen woke up in a stormwater drain while backpacking around Canada, she knew that her mother was right. If you made bad choices, you would end up dead in a ditch. But when she stumbled into Dark River, even her mother could never have dreamed up the residents of this small town in the middle of nowhere, Alberta.

Oh, it had all the usual suspects. Quirky diner owners, untrustworthy outcasts and a Sheriff so hot he’d make any red-blooded woman with a heartbeat beg to be in cuffs in the back of his patrol vehicle. No, the really unusual thing about Dark River was that it was entirely populated by the Undead. Vampires to be specific. And so was Mika.

As Mika adjusts to the life of a Vampire, a dark presence stalks her from the shadows. One of the residents of Dark River was her maker and her murderer.

And they were determined to ensure that Mika never rested in peace.

This is a reverse harem romance with a high heat factor.

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