Warning: This novel is not suitable for younger readers or adult readers who object to strong sexual content, content depicting violence or taboo topics.
A fast-moving, suspenseful, sensual paranormal urban fantasy. Warning: Not a YA read!
Rose, a trendy but unmotivated Miami girl, is seduced by vampires at a posh party and stolen to their private island in the Caribbean. She learns that her rare and powerful blood makes her a highly prized vampire commodity. She is to join the Sisterhood, an elite, mysterious group of gifted females who are blood-bonded to and serve the vampires as companions through the ages. Faced with the daunting duality of her captors, both their terrifying savagery and their intensely erotic powers of seduction, Rose chooses to survive at any cost.
This work was first published as the first three volumes (Once Chosen, Veil of Mist, A Raven for a Crow) of the novella serial Vampires in the Mist. These three novellas have been compiled into this full, stand-alone novel titledRose and the Vampires.
MY REVIEW:
At the time I bought the 5 books in this serialization, they were the only stories I hadn’t read from Zeece. As always, her covers were amazing but they got lost on my kindle with so many other books. It wasn’t until I went to post my reviews that I saw she had condensed them into two full-length stories. The brief description above gives very little away about the contents of the story.
Because of Rose’s unusual blood, and how it effects vampires, she finds herself not only learning how to defend herself against the vamp’s that kidnapped her, but others who want to use her. Savilla is her worst enemy and Lugo’s description of him is enough to make any woman shudder in horror. In the process of outsmarting her foes, Rose discovers a strength and guile in herself she never suspected.
I’ve read all of Lugo’s books and absolutely loved them and rated 90% of the with 5-stars. So I was so looking forward to getting to know Rose’s story. Sadly, I found them lacking. Rose just didn’t have the depth of character I found in the Angel’s Guardian series or the Danial’s Fork ones. I just didn’t find her relatable enough. Still, they were an enjoyable read and I kept going from one book to the next waiting to see what happened to Rose next, and how she would resolve her conflicts.
This book is ideal for readers who love supernatural vampires, dark erotica scenes, and strong-willed heroines. I give it 4-stars.
An Amazon Number One Bestseller in Christian Fantasy by Dragon Award Nominee, Declan Finn
Released and published by Tuscany Bay Books The book is available worldwide in e-format
My name is Officer Thomas Nolan, and I am a saint.
I can smell evil. I show mercy to the lesser criminals – the desperate. Even those I’ve put behind bars seem to like me. But now there’s a serial killer bringing darkness beyond imagination to my city. I can smell his stench a mile away. But how can I prove it?
How do you do forensics on a killer possessed by a demon?
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About Declan:
Declan Finn is the NYC based author of books ranging from thrillers to urban fantasy to Sci-Fi, including the Dragon Award Nominated Novel for Best horror in 2016, Honor at Stake, and the 2017 follow-up, Live and Let Bite. He was also nominated for "Best Apocalypse" novel at the Dragons in 2017. He also won the book of the year award with his novel Hell Spawn from CLFA.
Finn is known for being annoyingly Catholic, his action sequences, and writing faster than most readers can keep up with. In less than a decade, he has written 30 novels, and is waiting for all of them to be published. He's been part of multiple anthologies, and will write for anyone.
To request additional review copies or an interview with Declan, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925.
An award-winning debut memoir by travel expert Julie Gianelloni Connor
Published by Bayou City Press
The book is available worldwide in digital and print format
“Savoring the Camino de Santiago: It’s the Pilgrimage, Not the Hike” is an award winning book by author Julie Gianelloni Connor. The book focus on the Camino de Santiago, an ancient pilgrimage trail that began around 820 AD. A resurrection of interest in the Camino since the 1970s has meant that more than 300,000 individuals are nowadays undertaking the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela each year. The author made the pilgrimage in 2016 via the French route from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain, a journey of some 500 miles. Her book incorporates a blog and travel journal she kept during that pilgrimage.
The book is also a memoir, with Ms. Connor explaining how and why she decided to make the pilgrimage. Savoring the Camino is also a practical guide to the Camino for those interested in it. While the prevailing culture of the Camino is to walk the route, Ms. Connor believes that walking is not the only way to undertake the Camino. Taking buses, taxis, or even driving are also valid ways to experience the Camino, in her opinion. She advocates for pilgrims to slow down and savor the pilgrimage by stopping in churches, cathedrals, museums, and interesting towns and cities along the route. Not everyone experiences spiritual or personal growth through the act of walking; Ms. Connor urges pilgrims to take the trip in the manner that will most connect them with their spiritual, religious, and transcendent well springs.
After completing the pilgrimage, the author journeyed on to Madrid and Toledo, and there are chapters in the book covering those visits. Ms. Connor also recounts activities following the journey related to the Camino, such as writing an open letter to relevant governmental authorities in Spain and hosting a thank-you dinner in Houston for those who helped her plan and organize her pilgrimage.
The book also includes a useful chapter on resources as well as an index.
“Delightful hand-drawn illustrations…Connor’s message is simple. Walk your own Camino, take time to enjoy it and work so that others might do the same.” —La Concha, American Pilgrims on the Camino “a story that is powerfully written, capturing adversity and revelation alike.” —Donovan’s Literary Services “Those who want a satisfying blend of spiritual and travel revelations which use the Camino as a road to understanding and enlightenment on many levels will find Savoring the Camino de Santiago the perfect item of choice. It covers the emotions, reactions, and insights of a pilgrim who cultivates a slower approach to viewing the world than most travel accounts offer.” —Midwest Book Review “Fans of armchair travel or those exploring their own interesting walking the Camino de Santiago will get a lot from this down-to-earth guide and memoir.”– BookLife Review, a subsidiary of Publishers Weekly
About Julie
Julie Gianelloni Connor is an award-winning author and retired senior Foreign Service Officer. Her first book, Savoring the Camino de Santiago: It’s the Pilgrimage, not the Hike, garnered no. 1 status on Amazon in both the category for new books on hiking and walking and the category for Spain and Portugal. It subsequently went on to win a silver medal in the eLit national competition as well as being selected as a finalist by Self-Publishing Review (SPR). She released her second title, a children’s book, in 2021. It has won first place in the children’s book category at the North Texas Book Festival and the Grand Prize for children’s book from AMI (Authors Marketing International). The Baby with Three Families, Two Countries, and One Promise tells an international adoption story. Julie’s short stories have appeared in four anthologies. She is the owner and publisher of Bayou City Press (BCP) in Houston, Texas, which focuses on travel writing, Houston, history, and international affairs. Julie writes a weekly newsletter for BCP updating subscribers about activities. She founded BCP after spending 33 years as a diplomat in the U.S. Foreign Service, first with the U.S. Information Agency and later with the U.S. Department of State. She had nine overseas assignments in seven different countries: Israel (twice), Paraguay, Guatemala, Indonesia, Colombia (twice), Malaysia, and Chile. In Washington, DC, Julie worked on a variety of matters, ranging from nuclear non-proliferation to narcotics control to women’s issues. She has one son, James, and two cats, Halloween and Charles Augustus V. Her books can be ordered from her publishing website (BayouCityPress.com), from her author website (JulieConnorAuthor.com), or from Amazon.com.
To request additional review copies or an interview with Julie Gianelloni Connor, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925. We look forward to the coverage!
How a Blind Boy and a Puppy Grew Up, Became Best Friends, and Together Survived One of America’s Darkest Days
A dedication like no other between a Man and his Dog as told by New York Times Bestseller, Michael Hingson
Released by Roselle’s Dream Publishing
The book is available worldwide in digital and print format
A puppy who became a true American hero. The blind boy who let nothing stop him. When they finally grew up and met, it was magic. On September 11, 2001, a blind man escaped the World Trade Center by walking down 78 flights of stairs with his guide dog. Days later, America fell in love with Mike and Roselle, and the special bond that helped them survive. Mike shared his story in the New York Times bestselling book, Thunder Dog.
Now, in Running With Roselle, kids can follow Roselle as she grows from an energetic yellow Lab prone to stealing her puppy raiser’s slippers to a confident guide dog who passes the ultimate test when her partner needs her most. Meet Mike, a boy blind from birth who excels in public school, shocks the neighbors by riding his bicycle through the streets of Palmdale, CA, drives a car around his college campus, and uses his relationship of trust and teamwork with Roselle to help others on a day that changed America forever.
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An instant New York Times bestseller, Thunder Dog tells the true story of a blind man, his guide dog, and the life-changing power of faith and trust in the face of terror.
When one of four hijacked planes flew into the World Trade Center’s North Tower on September 11, 2001, Michael Hingson, a district sales manager for a data protection and network security systems company, was sitting down for a meeting. His guide dog, Roselle, was at his feet.
Blind from birth, Michael could hear the sounds of shattering glass, falling debris, and terrified people flooding all around him. But Roselle sat calmly beside him. In that moment, Michael chose to trust Roselle’s judgment and not to panic. They were a team.
As you relive that fateful day in September 2001 alongside Michael and Roselle, you’ll learn:
The ways that grief and loss can lead the way for change
How the rare trust between a man and his guide dog can inspire your own unshakeable faith
The healing power of telling your own story
Praise for Thunder Dog:
“Chapter by chapter of this intriguing work will keep you spellbound. Thunder Dog celebrates the power of the human and animal bond. We all can learn life lessons from this incredible story.”
–-Larry King, Emmy award-winning broadcaster and longtime host of Larry King Live
About Michael Hingson
Michael Hingson wrote the runaway bestseller, Thunder Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at Ground Zero. He lives on the water in Novato, California with his wife, Karen, his guide dog, Africa, and Africa’s mother Fantasia. When he isn’t traveling the world with Africa speaking and teaching, he enjoys playing with his dogs, cooking, and helping Karen with her quilting business. Mike’s favorite things include Harry Potter books, nachos with cheese only, talking with people on his ham radio set, and listening to vintage radio shows. Visit Mike’s website: michaelhingson.com.
To request additional review copies or an interview with Michael Hingson, please contact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925. We look forward to the coverage!
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When divorcee Justin Gray wakes up next to a beautiful stranger in Vegas on his birthday weekend, he assumes it’s just a drunken mistake. When he discovers that he’s married to said stranger in her early twenties, he insists on an annulment and assumes his life will return to normal once he gets back home.
He assumes wrong.
As the shapely blonde refuses to give him an annulment and insists the marriage continue, what was a wild weekend turns into a deadly mistake.
Murder is only the beginning.
Get ready for a tale of greed so twisted you won’t know what’s on the next page or who anyone really is until the… very… last… page.
The Deadly Sins novels can be read in any order and do not share worlds.
MY REVIEW:
This is the first book I’ve read by Rachael Tamayo and what a ride. Such dark, twisted, psychotic fun. Made me think of Fatal Attraction with the mentality of Mad Max.
I have to admit, it took a few pages for me to get used to the writing style. Once I did, though, Quicksand. Man, I got sucked in so fast and I couldn’t wait to see what happened next. Every revelation was a shock to my system. How can people be so devious? So greedy? So uncaring?
There’s a lot of backstabbing in the story so I can’t go into too much detail about the individual characters. Suffice it to say, villains come in many different flavors. Poor Abbey.
As I raced through the story and hit Part 3, on went the brakes. Here I found timeline inconsistencies, actions and deeds done prior that were now walked back to get another character into line. It all felt too pat. Too contrived. Problems that could have been fixed with a developmental editor.
This should have been a 5-star rating, but instead, I’m downgrading to 4-stars. Still, I highly recommend the book for people who can’t get enough of psychological thrillers and a roller-coaster of a ride.
Jason should know better than take an assassin job offer that’s too good to be true…
Freelance assassin Jason “Key” Rokku earns a comfortable living as a reliable “Handyman” for the Vocational Guild VokGuild. The guild disguises their true nature by claiming to employ tradesmen—but this is just a front for a galaxy-wide group of Assassins and Mercenaries.
Key’s new assignment won’t be easy or clean—he’s been tasked with killing the infamous Ricky Barbazzura.
The only way to get close to the most dangerous individual in their sector of space is for Key to become his right-hand man. Cleaning up the messes of a ruthless and influential monster seems simple enough… until Barbazzura puts a hit on a cop that knows too much. A hit that Key must carry out… or jeopardize everything he’s fought to accomplish. Failure means forfeiting his job, endangering his guild, and potentially losing his own life. But killing a cop might cost him everything as well—Key’s next move will change the course of his life forever.
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