BLOG TOUR STOP! THE PENDULUM FILES BY P.M. TERRELL (@GHBTours)

The Pendulum Files

Black Swamp Mysteries # 5 (Can be read out of order)

By- P.M. Terrell

Genre-  Romantic Suspense

Publication Date- March 17th, 2014 

 

Irishman and CIA operative Dylan Maguire joins psychic spy Vicki Boyd for another harrowing adventure, this time on the high seas. Merchant ships en route from China to the United States are being bombed, plunging America into critical shortages. It’s Dylan’s and Vicki’s jobs to find out who is bombing them and why. Their mission takes them into Black Sites, covert activities and international politics. And while the romantic side of Dylan ramps up his relationship with Vicki, they find themselves in the crosshairs of a hired assassin, which not only places their lives in danger but also that of their unborn child.

 

    

 

 

Character Bio- Vicki Boyd


 

Vicki Boyd had a normal, happy childhood until the day her parents died in an airplane accident—one she saw weeks before it happened. Overnight, she and her three siblings—a younger sister and two younger brothers—were orphaned and placed into foster care. And overnight, she received national attention for her premonitions.

Not just the media and fascinated public were watching. The CIA was watching as well; specifically Sam Mazoli, the supervisor of an office working with psychic spies. For the first time, he had an opportunity to take a child and mold her into a psychic operative. So when Vicki arrived home from school one day, she found a strange man waiting for her; a man who had adopted her but brought her to an imposing, secure facility resembling an institution. During her teen years, she didn’t have school and girlfriends, proms and boyfriends, and her thoughts didn’t range from getting the keys to the car to hanging out at the mall.

Her teens and early twenties were spent learning how to be the best psychic spy the CIA had ever employed. With just a simple latitude and longitude, she could travel in her mind to any location on Earth, providing information to operatives on nuclear facilities, threats to governments, blueprints of enemy weapons—or anything the CIA wanted but couldn’t physically reach.

But when she is sent on a mission deep in the Amazon jungles and it results in the deaths of innocent children, she’s had enough. She quits the CIA and is determined to start life over in a small town helping an elderly lady who advertised for summer help. It’s her first chance on her own, but she isn’t alone for long… Between Irishman Dylan Maguire and the CIA, who refuse to let her go, she’s in for the ride of her life.


 

About the Author- 

p.m.terrell is the internationally acclaimed, award-winning author of more than 18 books, including Vicki’s Key, a 2012 International Book Awards and 2012 USA Best Book Awards finalist and River Passage, winner of the 2010 Best Drama Award. A full-time writer since 2002, p.m. previously founded and operated two computer companies with a specialty in computer crime and computer intelligence. Her clients included the CIA, United States Secret Service and the Department of Defense as well as local law enforcement agencies. Her expertise in computers and intelligence often finds its way into her books. She is also the co-founder of The Book ‘Em Foundation and founder and chair of The Book ‘Em North Carolina Writers Conference and Book Fair, which raises money to increase literacy rates. As a hobby, she raises freshwater angelfish – the same thing her characters do as their front for the CIA. For more information about p.m.terrell, visit www.pmterrell.com and for more information on the upcoming Writers Conference, visit www.bookemnc.org.

 

 

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RELEASE DAY BLITZ! THE BURNING STAR BY JESSIE LANE

Love fantasy? The paranormal? Romance? How about a twisty-turny story featuring two young women in the fight of their lives? Yes?! Then we have the book for you! Pick up Jessie Lane’s THE BURNING STAR, available today! Learn more about the book below and be sure to enter the author’s amazing giveaway while you’re at it!

Title: The Burning Star

Series: Star #1

Author: Jessie Lane

Re-Release Date: March 25, 2014

Original Publication: May 23, 2012

Links: Website | Goodreads | Amazon Author Page

Hosted by: Author’s Taproom

Blurb:

*This book is a re-release and revision from the original book. Please be aware that some things have been added, deleted or changed.*

Kay’s journey of a lifetime started in the woods outside of Asheville, North Carolina. It was there that the 17 year old met a beautiful man along with a monster. The chance encounter led her to an unbelievable world that shouldn’t exist; a place where myths and fairy tales were real, and in some cases, deadly. Kay knew she would have to brave this new world if she hoped to find a cure for her terminal cancer.
With a strange yet beautiful cast of characters that she would meet along the way, Kay uncovered truths that would change her life forever. However, before it was all over, it would become clear that Kay wasn’t the only one with problems.
Yet another 17 year old young woman was fighting for her freedom and her life.
Kira had lived in a magical world that Kay had only dreamt of. Despite this, her life had not been filled with many good things. As a matter of fact, she considered her empty, emotional solitude the only positive aspect of her life. She fought daily battles to escape abuse and torture.Trained to be an expert assassin, she was charged with kidnapping Kay and delivering her to Kira’s master, Lord Donovan.
As the two young women set forth in their journeys, their paths would cross in unimaginable ways. The only question that would remain was who would come out alive and whole in the end?

WARNING: This is a upper ya/young adult/new adult fictional story that includes some explicit language, graphic violence, and mild sexual situations. Recommended for ages sixteen and up.


THE BURNING STAR will be released at 99 cents, but that’s only for a limited time! Then it’ll go back to its regular $3.99!


I stood there frozen, knowing that I would probably die because of this wretched creature, when all of a sudden I saw the quick movement of an arm bringing down the point of the knife, slicing towards the large creature’s skull. The animal’s enraged screams ripped through the woods surrounding us.

My brain tried to analyze what was happening before me as I stood still as a statue and watched as the monster started to crumble away like something that had been burnt from the inside out and then fell apart.

This can’t be real.

I looked up from the ashes into the face of an angel.

He’s not an angel; he’s just a guy. Right?

He was staring at me as if he had just seen me sprout a second head. I was staring back at him like he was somehow related to those alien birds outside my window. My mouth flapped open to scream again, but before a sound could escape, the world faded to black, and I fainted.

At least I didn’t scream again.

When I opened my eyes, two ethereal blue eyes were staring back at me. My head was throbbing like a bass drum in a marching band, and it felt like my head might split in two from the pounding headache.

“Are you okay?” he asked me, his voice strong but sweet.

Before I could stop my mouth from saying anything ridiculous, I replied, “Are you an angel? Did I finally die and go to Heaven?”

He bellowed a laugh while I blushed a shade that was more than likely lobster red. I smacked myself in the forehead and tried to hide my face behind my hand. What a brilliant way to make a first impression on an extremely hot guy. That’s when it hit me.

The past few moments of events flooded my brain again and I started to panic.

“Wait a minute! What was that thing and how in the world did it just, just—”

“The dog? I had to cut it with my knife to scare it away. It wasn’t a mortal wound though. He took off through the woods to escape. Sorry if you’re one of those animal lovers, but I was afraid it might kill one of us.”

I shook my head to try to clear it. “No, no, no, no. That was no dog. Well, it was at first, but then it became something else. It was black and huge and had those red eyes…”

Before I finished my sentence, I looked up at him to see complete shock and amazement on his face. I had never seen anyone look so bewildered.

“Don’t look at me like that! I know what I saw! Now what was that thing and what happened to it? It didn’t run off; I saw you kill it. And I would point to the body to prove it, but it, well, it fell apart or something.”

In a split second, the shock had disappeared from his handsome face, replaced by something more masked and calculating. “I’m sorry, but you’re quite mistaken. I didn’t kill it. I only wounded it. And it was a dog. Are you sure you didn’t hit your head or something? I’m afraid you might be having some kind of hallucination.” Somehow, when he said it, it didn’t seem as scary or grotesque as it did when I played what I saw back in my head.

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Crystal and Melissa often live half their lives with their heads in the clouds dreaming of alpha military hunks, werewolves and kick ass heroines crazy enough to chase after creatures that they unquestionably should know better than to chase.
Their first YA novel, The Burning Star, was released in May 2012. Big Bad Bite is their second novel, but their first adult paranormal romance. They are now working on their next two novels, Walk On The Striped Side and Secret Maneuvers. With these projects underway, they are looking forward to showing the rest of the world their crazy stories, heroes and heroines that often plague their minds until written, and hope you will join them on their journey!

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1 Signed Paperback of The Burning Star by Jessie Lane

3 Signed Paperbacks: Anew, Awry & Avow from Chelsea Fine

2 Signed Paperbacks: Madly & Wolfhardt (in one book), For the Love of a Vampire & SWAG (t-shirt, bracelet & bookmarks) From M. Leighton

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BOOK BLITZ! CAPTURED LIES BY MAGGIE THOM (@GHBTours)

Captured Lies

Caspian Wine Series # 1

By Maggie Thom

Re-Publication Date- March 19th, 2014  

 

She was kidnapped not once but twice and now someone wants her dead because of it….

Her life was a lie!

Bailey knew her upbringing wasn’t normal but she’s worked hard to stabilize her life. At 29, she finally has a good business, a stable home; her life is miles from that of her childhood. Then suddenly her mother dies, leaving a gaping hole and a discovery that they may not even be related. If Guy, the private investigator is to be believed, her life is a lie. Using the skills she learned on the streets, Bailey travels back through a sketchy and dangerous past, to find answers. Dodging bullets, staying ahead of those who want her dead and convincing Guy she can do it alone, are making it difficult to discover not only the secrets of her mother’s past but that of a family claiming she is theirs. 

 

Everyone seems to have a story… but who’s telling the truth? And who wants her dead? Is Guy part of the solution? Or part of the problem? To discover the facts, she’ll have to untangle a web of deceit, lies, and secrets, dating back over thirty years.

 

 

 

About The Author-

Award winning author, Maggie Thom, took the challenge and leapt off, leaving a fulltime,

twenty year career in management, to write full time. After publishing her first book Captured

Lies, October 2012, she published her second novel, Tainted Waters, April, 2013. Tainted Waters went on to win Suspense and Thriller Book of the Year through Turning the Pages

Magazine. She is excited to publish her third novel, Deceitful Truths, March 2014. An avid

reader and writer her whole life, she decided to break the monotony of wishing to be an author

by making it happen. She is an avid nature lover and likes nothing better than taking a book,

hiking to a remote spot by a river or waterfalls and reading. Married to her best friend, she is

learning that humor, love and patience help her navigate her way through her twins’ teen years.

 

Her motto: Escape to read and Read to escape. “Maggie Thom writes a fast paced thriller laced with romance that keeps the reader interested and on edge!” InDtale Magazine

 

     

 

 

BLOG TOUR STOP! FLY YOU TO THE MOON BY JOCELYN HAN (@GHBTours)

Fly You to the Moon

Stardust Book # 1

By- Jocelyn Han

Genre- Erotic Romance/Sci Fi 

 

After her father’s death, the last thing Ava Windsor wants is to leave Earth and move to an Elite colony on the moon for the next ten months. Nicolas, a distant relative she doesn’t even remember meeting, is to be her custodian until she reaches the age of twenty-one. Until then, she is not allowed to touch the money her dad has left her. Being the only child of a disowned Elite father and a common mother just got a lot more complicated.

But surviving among the Luna Six Elitists who treat commoners as servants should have been the least of Ava’s worries. Nicolas Carter is nothing like she expected. He condemns the Elite lifestyle, he is a lot younger than her father, and he is definitely way sexier.

Ten months on the moon seem like an eternity if you know you shouldn’t be falling for your guardian… but just can’t help yourself.

A sweet, steamy romance novella for lovers of New Adult with a hint of Futuristic.

**CONTENT WARNING: Due to mature content, recommended for readers aged 18+**

 

 

Download your FREE Ebook Copy Here: 

 

 

About the Author-

Jocelyn has always loved writing romantic stories set in a futuristic world filled with spaceships and alien worlds. When she was younger, it was enough to write such stories and read them to her best friend (including the really steamy ones!). Nowadays, she publishes her stories as an indie author on sites such as Amazon, Kobo, Barnes & Noble and iTunes, and feels privileged she gets to share her futuristic, slightly erotic romances with so many more people.

Jocelyn was born in Belgium and traveled the world with her family for years before finally settling in the north of Holland. She loves Star Trek, empty beaches and dim sum.

  

BLOG TOUR STOP! SCHOOL NIGHTZ BY MICHELLE CORNWELL-JORDAN

SCHOOLNIGHTZ

TITLE – SCHOOL NIGHTZ
SERIES – NIGHTSCHOOL VAMPIRE HUNTER TRILOGY Novella Series
AUTHOR – Michelle Cornwell-Jordan
GENRE – YA/Teen (15-18years old)
PUBLICATION DATE – March 18th
LENGTH (Pages/# Words) – 212
PUBLISHER – 3CM Media/Michelle Cornwell-Jordan
GRAPHICS ~ Amy Rooney
PHOTOGRAPHER ~ Tiffany McDonald
MUSICIAN ~ Cecile Monique
OFFICIAL SONG – KINDRED ©CecileMonique
(Inspired by the second novella in the series Kindred)
BUY THE BOOK – AMAZON
ADD TO GOODREADS – TBR SHELF

A Official School Nightz Cover February 2014 Michelle Cornwell-Jordan

Synopsis
Night School Vampire Hunter (Novella#1)

Fifteen year old Dasheen Bellamy’s world is turned upside down, when she is accused of killing her father and godmother. Dasheen cannot remember the events of the night her world is destroyed, but she feels inside that she is innocent; due to lack of evidence against her and with no other family; Dasheen and her younger brother Jordan, are sent to the elusive and mysterious Ame’ Academy ; a residential school where all is not what it appears. There all goes well, until Jordan, begins to become distant and behave strangely as if he is afraid of something or someone. Jordan is transferred to Ame’ Academy’s Night School track, which is usually only open to special cases. In order to discover what is happening with her brother, Dasheen is finally allowed to also transfer, attending classes in the evening while the rest of the world sleeps. Soon Dasheen’s world changes again as she discovers that things out of fairytales and horror stories exist, that she has ancient powers and is the major player in a mystical prophecy; and then she falls in love with a boy, whose mission is to see that she is destroyed before her destiny is fulfilled…

Kindred (Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy) Novella#2

The Kindred is the second novella in The Night School Vampire Hunter trilogy.

Angel and her friends at Ame Academy, a boarding school for preternatural and humans are back, and they are preparing for battle against the dark forces that kidnapped Angel’s younger brother Jordan. Angel had recently discovered that she was a Hunter and that she alone has a special weapon against her enemies, her blood, which is discovered to be toxic to her enemies. Angel is prepared to use her training and all that is at her disposal in order to save Jordan, even if that means joining forces with the strange and mysterious Rafael, who at their first meeting, she recognized him as the boy she had dreamed about for weeks prior to his arrival at the school. Angel cannot shake the feeling that she knew Rafael before, and is hopelessly drawn to her extremely handsome fellow hunter.

Rafael frightens her, he hints of a secret; another time and another life lived.

Can love survive two lifetimes?

Events unfold that provides the answers to who Rafael really is and what they mean to one another; and along with these strange and blossoming emotions for Rafael, along with guilt and fear for her brothers safety; Angel discovers that she is more than just a Vampire Hunter, and that she plays a major role in a ancient prophecy, which she must fulfill by facing a force so evil that survival is not promised.

But she will face the Dark One, Angel will sacrifice all, if it means saving all whom she loves.

Many questions are answered, but the drama is just beginning…

Redemption (Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy) Novella#3

Darkness fell over Ame’ Academy when Angel plummeted into the gaping twilight of the abyss. Ismet, Bella Donna, Elin and Rafael were now left to pick up the pieces.

But those that loved Angel refused to believe she was gone; so the search for her and the truth begins. Plus the clock is counting down; the Beast has escaped its pit and so the group of friends, with the help of unlikely allies must face an ancient evil, and once again face the heartache of losing someone they love, to save the world from destruction once and for all.

The highly anticipated and surprising finale to the Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy!

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Thank-you’s
&
Much gratitude!
An Incredible Team!

Special Thanks

Editing

Line Editing: HJ’s Editing Services (Digital & Print Edition Versions)

Line Editing: Shamrock Editing (Erin Potter) (Digital Edition Version)

JamieB Proofreading (Fiverr Gig) Polishing of Angel: Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy novella#1: http://www.fiverr.com/jamiebwriter/proofread-your-short-story-or-novella–2

Authors Jamie White& C.P. Bialois editing Kindred: Night SchoolVampire Hunter novella#2

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BETA READERS

Beta Readers: (The Avid Reader’s) Nancy Storey Allen and Author Victoria Zigler

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GRAPHIC ARTIST/PHOTOGRAPHY

School Nightz Print Edition
Cover was created by the amazing (Amy Rooney-CVWriterDesigns)
Website: http://www.courtneyvail.com/
Photography by the fantabulous (Tiffany McDonald- Anecdote Photography)
Website: http://www.anecdotephotography.com/home.html

Graphic Artist: Next Artist: Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy) (Digital)

Photography: Venickwa Penigar: (Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy) (Digital)

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Models

Brianna Jordan (Digital & Print Edition Versions)
& Adam Becerra(Digital & Print Edition Versions)

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MEET THE AMAZING MUSICIAN – CECILE MONIQUE

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Official SchoolNightz
Song
Much gratitude & Heartfelt thanks to artist
Cecile Monique!

Contact Cecile Monique

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BIO
Cecile Monique is a Canadian vocalist/songwriter/composer of original Gothic Rock & Symphonic Metal music.

With her powerful, yet angelic voice and unmistakable charisma, Cecile Monique is a multi-talented musical artist ready to make her mark on the international music scene. Cecile Monique is not only an accomplished vocalist; she is also a skilled writer, composer, and arranger of her own original music. Her years of formal classical vocal training provided the foundation, but her singular creativity, diverse musical influences, and her fresh, youthful style have provided the fuel to create the distinctive fusion of rich, classically-influenced vocals with modern, innovative instrumentation that exist together in perfect harmony and have become Cecile Monique’s signature, genre-bending sound.

In addition to her impressive musical talent, Cecile’s cosmopolitan personality and multicultural roots (half European and half Hispanic) also broaden her appeal to an international audience; Cecile is fluent in several languages and has recorded and performed songs in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Czech, and Latin.

In 2010, Cecile Monique was awarded the prestigious FACTOR New Talent Award in support of her self-titled EP release featuring three of her original compositions, which was recorded at Metalworks Studios, Canada’s #1 recording studio. With the launch of her new EP now available on iTunes worldwide, and a myriad of new projects on the horizon, Cecile Monique is a rising star poised to become an international phenomenon.

 

 

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MEET THE AUTHOR MICHELLE CORNWELL-JORDAN

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Michelle Cornwell-Jordan is a Young Adult/ New Adult author.

Her titles include the Teen Paranormal novella series Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy, (Print compilation School Nightz set to release March 18th). Full length novel, Teen Fantasy/Dystopian Chrysalis, (New Adult Novelette) Gothic Romance Tourmentin and a contribution to the HerStory Anthology (Pagans Writers Press)

She is also the producer/host of the online radio segment, IndieReview Behind the Scenes, where she and her co-host Author Jamie White interview Indie authors and musicians.

Michelle has been married for seventeen years and has a fifteen-year-old daughter.

A book lover, her favorite genre has always been paranormal adventures.

Author Links:

WEBSITE | TWITTER | FACEBOOK INDIE WRITERS REVIEWS | FACEBOOK HUNTERS ALLIANCE | PINTEREST BID’ABAN (HOME OF THE ALLIANCE)

Hunter Series Fan Club is a society of Teen and Adults (Hunters) brought together through the Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy/Hunter Series novellas/books by Michelle Cornwell-Jordan.

Join and have first peek at news and updates, plus sneak peeks from the author on her books and projects! Also receive updates from the Alliance Youth Service Club (Inspired by Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy/Hunter Series Novellas)…check to see whether one of these awesome Community Service initiatives is in your area…or learn how to start one! Contact: hunterseriesfanclub@gmail.com to get you name on the Hunter roster for some great deals!

Giveaway

RELEASE DAY GIVEAWAY!
March 18th-March 31st
Winner announced April 01st
Enter Rafflecopter Giveway for a chance to win! Grand Prize winner: Signed Print Copy of SchoolNightz & the music single Kindred©CecileMonique!
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1 Music winner of Kindred©CecileMonique!
1 Winner of a School Nightz Calender 2014

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SPECIAL FEATURES

The Making of Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy
Michelle Cornwell-Jordan

“Before concentrating on my writing and publishing, I was the Director of an before and after-school program for grades fifth thru eighth grade. The idea to focus my writing and on-line publishing endeavors… combining music and reading… actually stemmed from the kids. I had been repeatedly told by my Center kids, that kids that read do not listen to “cool” music and vice versa, so I wanted to show my kids something different. I launched a blog in January 2011 which interviews and spotlights Musicians and Authors…and I also began an on-line internet radio program called IndieReview Behind The Scenes Internet Radio through Blogtalk in March 2012.

This past November of 2013 we celebrated over 100,000 listens! I have since then acquired a co-host, Author Jamie White and three guest hosts for various segments, and music plays a huge part in all I do. Our goal is to have a platform and bring the readers and music listeners together.

It has become a very successful venture, it which I am very grateful.

Cecile Monique, a very talented music artist #GothRock has been extremely gracious to also take a hold of this vision, has jumped in bringing the vision of Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy to a new level with her single #Kindred inspired by the second novella in the series.

I believe that a feature such as this, which deals the emerging and thriving on-line Indie community of Musicians and Authors, the local aspect and the Book plus the CD will make for a interesting feature for all ages.”

So for all my kid (readers) past and present…”Books & Cool Music really CAN go together!”

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SUPERHEROS

Night School Vampire Hunter #Superhero Feature

In the third novella #Redemption several new characters visited with the gang at Ame Academy!

In a Special Reader Appreciation Feature which I hosted there were two wonderful readers of the series Author Victoria Zigler and (The Avid Reader’s) Nancy Storey Allen who participated by submitting their characters to be featured in the chapters marked Alliance.

Both ladies retain full rights to the two characters Novite Felecia Grace Tyler submitted by Author Victoria Zigler and Novite Nanena Allen submitted by Nancy Storey Allen.

Both ladies have given permission for the use of the characters.

Although story content of Night school Vampire Hunter Trilogy and Alliance Chapters in Redemption (Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy) Novella#3 Copyright ©2014 Michelle Cornwell-Jordan

Illustrations completed by Illustrations created by Julia Antoinette Macaranas- Fiverr Gig: http://www.fiverr.com/iwillartforyou/art-paint-sketch-for-you

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Redemption: Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy novella #3

Novite Felecia Grace Tyler- creator Victoria Ziglar

A author book feature Felecia

1st year Alliance Student
Level: Novite/Warrior
Class: WereLioness/Were Shifter
Novite Nanena Allen- creator Nancy Storey Allen

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1st year Alliance Student
Level: Novite/Mystic
Class: Tlaciques Witch/Vampire (Originate Mexico)

Coming Soon! Hunter Series: Legends of the Eclipse (Illustrated Novel) Summer 2014
Origins (An Alliance Novella) Spring 2015!

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Series: Legends of the Eclipse (Illustrated Novel) Summer 2014

Angel

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And Rafael

Rafael Graphic Novel

Join the Hunters Alliance on Face Book

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hunter-Alliance/288004677978367

Hunter Series Fan Club is a society of Teen and Adults (Hunters) brought together through the Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy/Hunter Series novellas/books by Michelle Cornwell-Jordan.

Join and have first peek at news and updates, plus sneak peeks from the author on her books and projects! Also receive updates from the Alliance Youth Service Club (Inspired by Night School Vampire Hunter Trilogy/Hunter Series Novellas)…check to see whether one of these awesome Community Service initiatives is in your area…or learn how to start one! Contact: hunterseriesfanclub@gmail.com to get you name on the Hunter roster for some great deals!

Check out the World of Bid’ABan (Home of the Alliance) on Pinterest!

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SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL THOSE THAT HELPED WITH TODAY’S BLITZ!

All the authors and bloggers and special, special thanks to Tonya over at

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BLOG TOUR STOP! STRIPPING HER DEFENSES BY JESSIE LANE

Today we are revealing the cover for Jessie Lane’s upcoming romantic suspense, STRIPPING HER DEFENSES!

Title: Stripping Her Defenses

Series: Ex Ops #2

Author: Jessie Lane

Expected Publication: April 2014

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Blurb:

Riley Sullivan and the Ex Ops Team are headed to Miami undercover… as bikers. Following up a lead from a longtime friend of Commander Wall’s, the men will perform their investigation acting as nomad members of the Regulators Motorcycle Club with the club’s permission. Surrounded by hardcore bikers and investigating missing strippers, Riley finds the last person he ever expected to see again—his ex-wife.
Kara Sullivan left the man she loved after a tragic accident cost them their unborn son. After years of therapy, she’s come to grips with the loss and has re-emerged from the pain a brand new person. That doesn’t mean she’s ready to face the man who inadvertently broke her heart, and who she’s hurt in return.
Riley has never stopped loving her and he never will. He’s ready to fix their marriage and move on with their lives, however Kara’s reluctance to renew their relationship isn’t their only problem. Danger lurks just around the corner… and there’s a chance she could disappear permanently.

Goodreads Link | Goodreads Link to first book in series,Secret Maneuvers


About the Authors:

Crystal and Melissa often live half their lives with their heads in the clouds dreaming of alpha military hunks, werewolves and kick ass heroines crazy enough to chase after creatures that they unquestionably should know better than to chase.

Their first YA novel, The Burning Star, was released in May 2012. Big Bad Bite is their second novel, but their first adult paranormal romance. They are now working on their next two novels, Walk On The Striped Side and Secret Maneuvers. With these projects underway, they are looking forward to showing the rest of the world their crazy stories, heroes and heroines that often plague their minds until written, and hope you will join them on their journey!

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REVIEW BY VICTORIA! INTERVIEW WITH A MASTER BY JASON LUKE

BlurbIt’s the interview like no other.
It’s the interview of a lifetime.
It’s THE Interview with a Master.
When Jonah Noble reveals details of his life within the world of BDSM, the tale he tells is intensely erotic, profoundly sensual, and brutally honest.
This is His world. His way.
There is only one question the man will not answer…

(BDSM erotica from a man’s POV, written by a man. Contains some explicit language)

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Interview with a Master is the first book in the Interview with a Master series by Jason Luke.  This author does a wonderful job of drawing you into the story in a realistic way and not letting you go until the very end.  I cannot wait to read the next book in the series.  I loved this book a lot.  It was not what I expected the story to be and it kind of reminded me of Interview with a Vampire by Anne Rice.  

Jason Noble is a Master and he is set on telling his story his way.  Jason comes across as open, and forthcoming about his past and brutally honest about his past in many ways. However, I did wonder if he picked a journalist not in the lifestyle because he was hiding something and he did not think she would pick it up or she would be too focused on the sex scenes and miss something he did not want to call attention too. 

This book is very well written with interesting main and secondary characters.  I read this book in one sitting.  I was sucked into this story.  I was struck by how realistic this story comes across.  While the ending is unexpected, it does come as realistic.  I enjoyed reading this story from a male perspective.  It had a much different tone than if it was told from the interviewer’s perspective.   Overall, this was a wonderful book and I literally cannot wait to read the next book in the series. 

 

 

REVIEW BY BRANDY! FULL STRENGTH BY KATIE KENYHERCZ

Blurb

After a bum knee ended her soccer days, Alexandra – Allie – Kallen has dedicated her life to helping injured athletes cope and get back in the game. As the new team sports psychologist of the Las Vegas Sinners, she starts out with just one player, but he’s a handful. Goalies are stubborn, and she would know. She’s determined to figure him out and return him to the net good as new, especially after she sent her last patient back to the ice too soon. The problem is, she sees so much of herself in Shane, and their chemistry is off the charts. Falling for him isn’t in the plan. Is love worth losing her career?

Shane Reese’s entire identity has been wrapped up in being a goalie since he was five years old. When he gets a high ankle sprain right before playoffs, he doesn’t exactly take it well. After putting his fist through the physical therapy room wall and hitting a few joking teammates, he’s ordered to see the new shrink. All he has to do is convince her he’s seen the light, and he can get back to defending his team as soon as his ankle heals. The problem is, she sees through him like no one he’s ever met, and the more time he spends with her, the less hot he is to get back to the ice. Could something mean more than hockey?

Sensuality Level: Sensual

Review1I LOVE THE SINNERS!  I was contacted by the author to read this book because I read the first one and LOVED it.  I am not a huge hockey fan but this team is under my skin.

Reese is a goalie.  Plain and simple, that is the life he has known.  When an injury puts him on the bench and talks of trading start abounding, he struggles with his anger and resentment.  When he is told that he has to see the new team shrink, he knows he will say and do anything to get the doctor to release him.

Allie knows how an injury can change an athlete’s life and she will do all she can to help Reese.  She just didn’t expect the punch to the gut that she gets at the sight of the sexy goalie.  Being a team shrink is not easy and I liked how she stepped outside of the box and took on patients who weren’t necessarily on the team.  It shows she has a heart and empathy.

This is an awesome series and if you haven’t read On the Fly (Crimson Romance)the first book in the series, click the link and meet The Sinners!

REVIEWS BY VICTORIA AND CEECEE! ANGEL’S HERO AND ANGEL’S TRUTH BY LIZ BORINO

BlurbCIA Agent Aaron “Angel” Collins doesn’t take many things on faith. He trusts his gut, his eyes, and his husband, Jordan, an Army Captain. When his commanding officers deliver news of Jordan’s death, Aaron needs proof. The facts don’t add up, and Aaron must decide if he can trust Major General Troy Hart to assist in his quest to discover the truth.
Captain Jordan Collins is battered and disheartened in an Afghanistan prison, but definitely not dead, though he learns his own government believes he is. His only mission now is to stay alive and make it home to Angel, if he can find an ally among the enemy. But someone in the US government will stop at nothing to make sure he never leaves that prison, And Jordan must reevaluate the lines between friend and foe if he is ever to return to his Angel.

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Aaron Collins is a CIA agent who has worked in the government long enough that he does not take much on faith. Aaron has a nickname that only the love of his life calls him, Angel.  Therefore, when the Army comes to him reporting the death of his husband Jordan, Aaron wants proof, like a body.  Therefore, the CIA agent does what he does best and looks in it to find an answer.

Jordan Collins is captain in the Army.  He has one last mission then he is out of the Army and looking to spend more time with his husband, Angel.  What happens is he get taken prisoner and with his county not looking for him because they all think he is dead makes Jordan realize that he has to save himself if he wants to go home to Angel.

Angel’s Truth is the first book in the Angel series by Liz Borino.  I found this book well written.  The main and secondary characters were interesting and engaging.  My only issue with this book is it was not long enough and not as flushed out as I would have liked.  However, I enjoyed reading this story and I wanted to know what happens next.  I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. 

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A wonderful love story involving a true test of faith that will melt your heart!

I loved the determination and strength Aaron exhibited, as everyone around him lost hope.  What seems to be an act of lunacy to others is simply an act of true love.  Of course, Jordan’s struggles amplified my compassion for such an amazingly loyal and courageous couple.   Jordan’s need to get back to his husband alive was inspiring.  The willpower to survive his horrible circumstances was matched by the bravery of a young woman risking her life to save him.   Unfortunately, with powerful enemies running the show from both sides, the outcome for all involved may not be a happy one.

 

 

 

 

 

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Please note: This is the sequel to Angel’s Hero and these books must be read in order. 

“Freeze or I’ll shoot!” Aaron yelled and aimed the gun at Jordan’s chest.
“Angel, no, please.” Hacking fluid-filled coughs broke up Jordan’s words.
“Jordan?” Aaron whispered his name as recognition painted a mural of memories of their life together on his face.
“Yes.” He coughed red into his dirty hand. “Please help.”

So begins Angel’s Truth, the sequel to Angel’s Hero. Army Captain Jordan Collins arrives home, only to find the man responsible for his imprisonment, torture, and near-execution with his husband. Had his Angel moved on without him?

Aaron “Angel” Collins has driven his family and friends away in his quest to learn the truth of Jordan’s fate, leaving only Major General Troy Hart willing to help him. When Jordan miraculously returns, with a spirit more broken than his body, Aaron realizes Hart was really a liar with an agenda of his own. Aaron is unable to take time to heal his own emotional wounds, because he and Jordan learn Hart’s betrayal is even greater than they originally believed, threatening the entire nation. Now the reunited couple must race against time to keep a promise to Jordan’s savior and prevent Hart from bringing terrorism once again to American soil.

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Aaron “Angel” Collins has driven his family and friends away because he has not accepted the death of his husband.  The only person that has stuck by him is Major General Troy Hart.  Troy is attracted to Aaron and seems to use everything he can to get Aaron to fall for him.  

Aaron is surprised by the re-appearance of Jordan.  He is also taken back by how broken inside and out Jordan is especially with the Court Marshall upcoming as to how he arrived home.  Aaron figures out who is to blame and set off to protect not just himself but Jordan as well. 

Angel’s Truth is the second book in the Angel series by Liz Borino.  This book is part of a series and is best read in order to best understand the plot and characters.  I found this book well written.  The main and secondary characters were interesting and realistic.  Overall, I loved this story.  I wonder if there will be another story about these characters in the future.  I hope so. 

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This quick read was a satisfying end to an intriguing military thriller. 

Although he’s home, Jordan’s nightmares are still haunting him.  As the PTSD and physical recovery takes its toll on him and Aaron, their betrayer continues his treacherous ways. They race against time, while looking over their shoulder, to stop a killer before he strikes again.

Once again, this couple displays an amazing amount of love and support for one another.  I learned a few things during the erotic scenes that I was completely unaware of, and Aaron’s “sassy” side came out a little more in this installment.  The story line wraps up both novels in a tragic, but wonderful manner.

 

REVIEW BY VICTORIA! STAY BY HILARY WYNNE

BlurbStay is Book 1 of The Alexa Reed Series

Set against the steamy and sultry world of South Beach, Florida, a modern romance unfolds in Stay.

Alexa is beautiful, independent and hard to resist for serially unattached Julian. Neither one is looking for a relationship, but their palpable chemistry and instant emotional connection is too strong to ignore. For the first time in years, Julian is interested in more than just sex. He wants a relationship with intoxicating Alexa, but it’s not that simple.

Not only are Julian and Alexa struggling with the intensity of this new relationship, but they also have to contend with Luke, Alexa’s best friend, whose own love for her leaves him willing to do anything to convince her that Julian is not the man for her. Luke’s determination and Alexa’s secret past threaten to tear Julian and Alexa apart as she struggles to open her heart to love.

Julian and Alexa embark upon a roller-coaster ride of emotional and physical passion that both pulls them apart and holds them together. Despite their affinity for each other, Alexa fears that Julian will leave when he learns about her past and Julian is unsure he can love a woman who in so many ways remains a mystery, a woman who keeps threatening to run, a woman who can’t decide if she is going to STAY.

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Alexa is not just a beautiful woman but also independent.  She is a strong woman who reminds me of the girl next-door type.  She loves shoe shopping when she is upset to the point her closet if full to the brim.  She hides from her past not willing to discuss it with anyone other than her therapist but even then does not get the whole story.   She continually blames herself for her past. 

Julian is the owner of Hotel del Marco.  He is fascinated with Alexa and can’t get enough of her.  He is a hot and sexy man who is also rich.  Alexa is not interested in his money and had a hard time understanding why he is attracted to her.   Julian struggles to prove her wrong and make the relationship with Alexa work. 

The chemistry between Julian and Alexa is blistering.  The sex scenes were hot and steamy.  Julian has to battle the rumors Alexa’s best friend Luke spreads that Alexa is totally unaware of.  He also has to battle Alexa’s poor self-image as well. 

I found this book to be well written.  The main and secondary characters were interesting and realistic.  I was drawn into this story and I read this book in one sitting.    While I am not fond of cliffhanger endings this one was done very well and it did not leave me angry and frustrated.  I cannot wait to read the next book when it comes out.  Overall, this was a great novel.