Escaping Parker Book Blitz

Title: Escaping Parker

Author: F.T. Zele

Genre: Romantic Suspense 

Hosted by: Lady Amber's Tours

Blurb:

Clarissa never thought at age twenty-six she would be fearing for her life. Everything was going just as she had planned until her husband started showing a side of him he never let on. Failed attempts at leaving has left her fighting for her life. Literally. She knows she has to figure out a plan to free her from his tight grip, but it’s harder than one could imagine.

Rig has endured much pain when a tragedy left him trying to figure out his place in this world. He plows through situations leaving nothing safe is his wake. He lives for the thrill of danger, and loves to be on the open road. He doesn’t mix business with pleasure, and he didn’t expect he would fall in love with the girl he is hiding out.

When things get too intense between the two of them, he decides he can no longer be her safety net, and his feelings are getting in the way of his judgment, making it hard to choose between right and wrong.

Will he be able to figure out what he wants in time to save her life, or will she become another statistic in domestic abuse?

I’m running…

Trying to escape…

My life depends on it…

I don’t know where I’m going…

I’m running into the arms of a complete stranger…

Unable to trust…

Afraid of being caught…

It’s only then I fall in love…

Knowing it’s wrong, only makes me want him more…

Can he save me…

Can I save him…

Or will it be too late…

F.T. Zele lives in Southern California with her Husband and 3 Sons. When she is not writing, you can find her on Swoon Worthy Books posting updates on books and Authors, and let’s not forget about the Man-candy. She is taking her passion for books and making it her reality with writing, bringing these voices to life. She loves interacting with others talking about great Books and Book Boyfriends. She has a weakness for Sour Patch Kids and has inappropriate fun when she is having her wine at night tweeting her thoughts. She also likes to make up words. The best word to describe her is Winetastic!

Author Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorFTZele/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ftzeleauthor

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7789807.F_T_Zele Instagram: https://instagram.com/ftzeleauthor/

Blog: http://www.ftzeleauthor.com/

Amazon: http://amzn.to/1Sa7JF2

Buy Links:

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The Priestess Trilogy Blog Tour

Title-Defiance

Series- The Priestess Trilogy # 1

By- Melissa Sasina

Genre-  Fantasy/Romance

Blurb-

Shiovra has been named High Priestess of the village Tara, but she quickly finds herself hunted by the Milidh, a clan born of war and vengeance. With the safety of Tara at stake, it is decided that she is to seek aid from her betrothed, one she considers the enemy. At her side is Odhrán, a Milidh warrior sworn to protect her and determined to gain her trust. But their journey is fraught with peril and Shiovra learns that darkness lurks in the hearts of her own kin. Steeped in ancient Irish myth, this tale is spun of love, war, and DEFIANCE.

My Review: Defiance captivated me with it's beautiful cover and the blurb had my mind in a flurry of mystery and a need of finding what laid in wait on the pages in between. I am a big fan of historical genre and fantasy and Defiance and no shortage of either one! This story is so captivating and beautiful. Defiance wrapped me in ancient Irish myth and I could not have asked for anything better. Shiovra was a strong, responsible character I really admired her strength and dedication to becoming the High Priestess. Odhran he is sworn to protect Shiovra and he takes his duty very seriously but deep down he wants Shiovra to trust him. As this tale is spun an darkness lurks in those that are bent on stopping Shiovra. Wars will rage and love may be what conquers all. 

I am looking forward to discovering what Melissa Sasina  has in store for the rest of this series.

5/5

 Links-

Amazon-  http://amzn.com/B005DA0FQ6

Goodreads-  https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16003685-defiance

Title- Betrayal

Series- The Priestess Trilogy # 2

By- Melissa Sasina

Genre- Fantasy/ Romance

Blurb-

Shiovra, High Priestess of the village Tara, is set to wed one considered the enemy for the sake of her clan. Torn between her heart and her people, between love and duty, Shiovra decides her fate and faces the truth about Odhrán. Still hunted by both the Milidh clan and her own kin, she learns that not all enemies are quite what they seem. Loyalty is brought into question and power lost within enemy ranks in what shall ultimately lead to one thing: BETRAYAL.

My Review: Oh how the plot thickens when you add deceit betrayal. Who can Shiovra really trust and is the enemy really the enemy. As Shiovra sets out to decide between love and the duty of the High Priestess she realizes that some things are not as they seem and not all have her best interest at heart. As this story wove it's way through my head and heart the more involved I became.  Odhran at this point has my heart Shiovra's as well. Though Shiovra is betrothed to another as she sets out on the journey to her betrothed trusts come into question as do identities. Some have some explaining to do and some will lurk in the darkness of betrayal. 

I am enjoying Melissa Sasina's writing style and that she stays true to the word play that is true to the time era. This series is turning out to be a big winner for me. I'm not sure what awaits me in the next book but I am excited to find out!

5/5

Links-

Goodreads- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16152175-betrayal

Amazon- http://amzn.com/B00HDQ2G6U

Barnes & Noble-  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/betrayal-melissa-sasina/1117763804?ean=9781481029674

Title- Eclipse

Series- The Priestess Trilogy # 3

By- Melissa Sasina

Genre- Fantasy/ Romance

Blurb-

Tensions escalate between two clans, threatening their fragile peace. On one side stand the Túath, on the other the Milidh. The prize: control of the land of Éire. Yet amidst this brewing conflict, another more dangerous threat looms. The village of Tara is ripped apart, not by war, but by the seed of betrayal as the priestess' own kinswoman, Gráinne, conspires to seize control. Enemies shall become allies and Shiovra is faced with a difficult choice, one that will ultimately engulf her world in an irreversible ECLIPSE!

My Review: I became entranced by Eclipse. I have fallen deeper into the web of a story that has been spun. Watching Shiovra  grow into a beautiful, strong, and powerful High Priestess has been awesome. Just as I thought things were finally going to be ok a darkness looms, war threatens to break out, and a betrayal so great comes at the hand of Shiovra's own kin. Answers don't come easy for Shiovra as choices are still left to be made. 

I am so fascinated with this series and am so glad I got the chance to read this series. Melissa Sasina has captured the essence of the language of an era and that of a High Priestess on the pages of this series. I fell into a true fantasy with a touch of history. Thank you Melissa Sasina for giving your readers a fantastic escape.

5/5

Links-

Goodreads- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25266223-eclipse

Amazon- http://amzn.com/B00X362E0W

Barnes & Noble-  http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/eclipse-melissa-sasina/1121874938?ean=9781506000992

Excerpt

From Betrayal-

Subtle movement caught Odhrán’s attention; the muffled snap of a branch followed by the slight rustle of brush. He was not alone in his hunt. Ducking behind a tree, Odhrán drew his sword and listened once more. The movement came from his left. Slipping silently from one tree to the next, he followed the subtle sounds until he came up behind a man who walked slowly with bow and arrow ready in hand.

Moving swiftly, Odhrán slipped out from behind a tree and brought his sword up to tap the man on the shoulder with the flat of the blade.

The man stilled suddenly, dropping the bow and arrow before slowly bringing his hands up.

Odhrán shifted his hold on the sword, bringing the blade toward the man’s neck. “You are losing your touch, Kieran of the Neimidh,” he said, a grin twisting the corners of his lips.

“And you are as dangerous as ever, Odhrán,” replied the man with a strained chuckle.

Stepping around the man, Odhrán lowered his sword. “What brings you to Dún Fiáin?” he asked, returning his blade to its sheath before bending and returning Kieran’s bow and arrow.

Kieran ran a swarthy hand through his dark brown curls, his face weary. “Not to exchange pleasantries, I am afraid,” he replied, looking around. “Might we speak?”

Odhrán shook his head. “Not here,” he told the Neimidh man, eyes searching the trees around them. “Much has happened since our departure from Tara. There are hidden eyes in these woods.”

Kieran did not question his words, only nodded.

Glancing up into the tree branches high above his head, Odhrán added, “Eyes who have gone too easily unnoticed.”

About the Author-

Born in 1982 in Cleveland, Ohio, Melissa has always been an avid lover of fantasy. In her youth she would write short stories and add artwork to them. While in high school, she decided to change her career path from graphic art to writing, though she still enjoys drawing up a random picture or two, usually of her characters. During her younger school years, she won a Young Authors Honorable Mention for a short story she had written. She has also won a few Visual Arts awards during her school years and upon graduation from High School, she was given a President’s award for Outstanding Academic Achievement. The first book she began to write seriously for publication was The Priestess. Completed in 2008, the book was separated into a trilogy and published in 2010. After undergoing heavy revisions, the trilogy was re-released beginning in 2012 and completed in 2015. Melissa still lives in Ohio with her husband, son, cat Trinity, and ferret Rope.

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A Christmas Spark Release Day Blitz

Title: A Christmas Spark Author: Ciara Knight

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Hosted by: Lady Amber's Tours

Blurb:

Sara Foster blames herself for her failed marriage. On Christmas Eve, she hides away in the family cabin, the same place her father abandoned her twenty years ago. Dalton Scot is unable to face the family holiday after his divorce and discovering he can never have children of his own, so he chooses Christmas Eve to fix his buddy’s cabin. Both search for a secluded spot to mourn their Christmas pasts, but instead are snowed in at the cabin for the holiday where they discover the power of the Christmas spark.

Ciara Knight writes with a ‘Little Edge and a Lot of Heart’ with her contemporary and paranormal romance books. Her most recent #1 Amazon bestselling series, Sweetwater County, has topped the charts and received acclaimed reviews. Her international best-seller, Pendulum scored 4 stars from RT Book Reviews, accolades from InD’Tale Magazine and Night Owl Top Pick. Her young adult paranormal series, Battle for Souls, received 5 stars from Paranormal Romance Guild and Night Owl’s Top Pick, among other praises.

Author Links:

Website: http://www.ciaraknight.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ciaraknightwrites

Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ciaratknight

Instagram: https://instagram.com/ciaratknight/

Buy Links:

Amazon: http://amzn.to/1kx2STm

Enchanted Revenge Blog Tour

Title- Enchanted Revenge

Series- Empyrean Chronicles # 1

By- Theresa M. Jones

Genre- YA Fantasy

Blurb-

When seventeen year old Lily finds her parents brutally murdered, leaving her broken and alone, she is determined to bring justice to the fairies responsible. Her quest leads her to infiltrate The Empyrean, the land of the Fae where terrifying creatures lurk in every shadow. But with a political rebellion mounting, bloody battles and foreign enemies stand in her way. Alec, a mysterious and secretive fairy, gradually becomes her guide and dear friend in the unfamiliar world, and restores her faith in love.

Disturbing secrets about her parent’s true identity are revealed, causing her to be more involved with the devastating fairy war than she can afford. Her vengeful mission becomes compromised and her growing romance with Alec wavers. She must conquer her fear of the unknown, ignore her grief, and overcome her growing list of enemies if she is to succeed in avenging her parents’ death. Or ever make it out alive.

Enchanted Revenge will appeal to fans of Jennifer L. Armentrout and Julie Kagawa.

My Review: I have just hit the jackpot fairies galore! I am in heaven! I am so excited about this book! Enchanted Revenge had my attention from the cover then it wrapped me in it's pages and gently laid me out at the very end leaving me in complete euphoria! Lily is a beautiful young girl who blossoms into this vibrant, reliant, gorgeous woman right before my very eyes watching her become this loving character was awe inspiring. Seeing the world she lives in and the places she went was so beautiful and made me wish to live in her world. Alec was a hoot! He is so fun and witty oh and did I mention handsome or some may say hot! He makes this journey a little less painful for Lily I think. I just loved being in their world and watching each character grow and overcome obstacles that weren't only hard but heart wrenching at times also. I so loved this book so much so that I will be getting book two! 

I seldom find books that speak to me from the front cover and grab my heart having never read the blurb. That is exactly what Theresa M. Jones has done. 

5/5

Links-

Goodreads- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/25989666-enchanted-revenge

Amazon-  http://www.amazon.com/Enchanted-Revenge-Empyrean-Chronicles-Book-ebook/dp/B012E6NLUI/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

Title- Enticing Violence

Series- Empyrean Chronicles # 2

By- Theresa M. Jones

Genre- YA Fantasy

Expected Publication Date- November 2nd

Blurb-

Lily and Alec are only pawns in a war much larger than they'd imagined.

Lily still wants to complete her mission: Avenge her parents. But when Lynn- the leader of the Rebels in Muircadia- is captured, and Rita- daughter to the evil Lord Nettles- is sentenced to death, it's up to Lily, Alec, and the very select few Fae they trust, to try to save them all before it's too late.

When all you do is fight for your life, how do you find time to live?

How do you love when hope is always slipping away?

Enticing Violence is the second book in The Empyrean Chronicles.

Links-

Goodreads- https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/26094790-enticing-violence

Amazon- http://www.amazon.com/Enticing-Violence-Empyrean-Chronicles-Book-ebook/dp/B014PVKX1A/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

About the Author-

Theresa M Jones is just a regular small town, Texas girl, who loves reading, writing and playing with tech gadgets. When she isn't at work fixing computers and the like, you can find her at home with her husband and two beautiful (and rambunctious) kiddos.

In her spare time- as if there ever was such a thing as "spare time" - she reads and reviews books on her book blog, and writes paranormal romance and fantasy romance novels.

Links-

Website- www.theresamjones.com

Twitter- www.twitter.com/mrstheresajones

Facebook- www.facebook.com/MrsTheresaJones

Goodreads- www.goodreads.com/author/show/6563363.Theresa_M_Jones

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A Siren for the Dead Review Blitz

Title: A Siren for the Dead

Author: Rosa Sophia         

Genre: Science fiction / fantasy

Hosted by: Lady Amber's Tours

Blurb:

Aldon never got anywhere on his good looks, at least not according to his late wife.

At forty-two, his only companion is a cat named Tilly, and he’s turned to drinking in his off-hours to quiet the discontent in his head. As a city cop, he carries a heavy weight on his shoulders. Though he’s troubled by his own problems, he never lets them get in the way of helping people.

Now he’s needed more than ever. When the daughter of a nobleman goes missing, Aldon is sent to an alien planet to retrieve her.

But there’s one catch. The woman he seeks is unique. She is a siren, and she can raise the dead.

My Review: A Siren for the Dead is one fast paced, action packed, kick butt, in your face, full of zombie attack book that leaves you needing to catch your breath. It is such a whirlwind of a story that I could not put it down. From the start it just had my heart racing Aldon is such a great character I truly connected to him. As I followed him in his quest I was just mind boggled or maybe mind blown by the events that take place as he searches for the nobleman's daughter. Page after page of not knowing what to expect kept me more interested in the story needing to know more. When finally reaching the end I was ready to start reading it all over again to see what I may have missed. I loved this book. All the different aspects of this story I felt that it fit in so many different genres that I couldn't pin just one on it I would probably say sci-fi/Paranormal/thriller. I am so glad I read A Siren for the Dead it is a great book with a lot to offer every reader. Rosa Sophia did a fabulous job by using her words pulling this reader into the story wandering through the pages excited and maybe a little afraid of what would come next but, never wanting to stop reading until I stepped out of the last page. I will be looking into other books written by Rosa Sophia as her writing style as me most interested in reading her books. Thank you Rosa Sophia for making me a fan of your work!

5/5

Author Bio:
Rosa Sophia is a novelist and full-time editorial consultant. With a degree in Automotive Technology, she adores writing and editing as well as fixing cars. Rosa is also a crazy cat lady in training, and currently divides her time between South Florida and Pennsylvania.

Author Links:
Amazon UK: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rosa-Sophia/e/B0040NN5W8/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_2?qid=1442150425&sr=8-2

Amazon US:  http://amzn.to/1knOs7R

Author website: www.authorrosasophia.com

Blog: www.backwordswriter.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/editing.by.rosa.sophia

Buy Links:
Amazon: http://amzn.to/20pj7Td

Barnes & Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/a-siren-for-the-dead-rosa-sophia/1121718592?ean=2940151861953

Kobo: https://store.kobobooks.com/en-US/ebook/a-siren-for-the-dead

Excerpt:
In Loam Square, at the center of Nalakien City, hordes of under-dwellers thrust up from the tunnel that led straight down to the sewers. People chanted and hollered on the sides of the square, watching them spout forth, all wielding weapons and shouting.

General Kemmer signaled his constables and watched as the cops strode forward, weapons in hand. The general, a man in his late thirties, was a wild-eyed, paranoid sort, who tried his hardest not to let the job affect his senses.

It was hard to do, and every city cop knew that. In most rural places, paperwork was the main part of being a cop. But a city like Nalakien had layers, secrets—and Callin Kemmer had unearthed enough of them to know there were more beneath the surface, waiting to be discovered.

He slunk into a nearby alleyway and listened to the ensuing brawl while crouching behind a dumpster. His black armored vest pushed forward as he leaned against the stone wall. He wasn’t being a coward, no, not ever; he was calling for backup.

He reached into an inner pocket with a steady hand and retrieved a small silver device. It had a short, stocky antenna in the top right corner. Below that was a compact screen that showcased the date and the year—1972—as well as how much battery power was left on the device. The general flipped open the top; the buttons and screen were illuminated by a soft blue glow.

From beyond the alley, he could hear screaming. People were dying, and it wasn’t just the under-dwellers, it was the cops too. Kemmer keyed his password, then accessed a list of contacts.

He pressed a button and put the flip-phone to his ear just as a blood-curdling shriek filled the air and the body of a constable was thrown violently into the alley. A loud crack and the sickening way in which the man had been killed told Kemmer this wasn’t any ordinary brawl.

He stared at the body as the ground shook.

His eyes darted around the alley, searching for a way out.

There wasn’t one.