tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20427340972200912292024-03-05T16:13:59.584-08:00Paranormal AddictsChelsea Raffertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04669650944385490830noreply@blogger.comBlogger182125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2042734097220091229.post-80899414179601626682013-07-29T00:00:00.000-07:002013-07-29T00:00:05.644-07:00BOOK SPOTLIGHT & TWO GIVEAWAYS - Wolf Fever by Milly Taiden<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="color: #f1c232; font-size: x-large;"><b>She is stopping by Paranormal Addicts during her blog tour.</b></span><br />
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Raine Bowe volunteers for a sleep study for the extra cash, she didn't expect
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take prisoners, won't give into a sweet smile, and doesn't cut his pack an inch
of slack. He knows the desperate woman in his bar is his the moment he lays
eyes on her. He'll give her anything she wants, except the one thing she's
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enlists Ryder’s help to unravel the mystery surrounding the hours she lost
in the lab and to help tame the beast inside her. In their search for answers,
the road will lead them to a twisted experiment involving shifters, humans, and
the creation of the ultimate Alpha. He's ready for the adventure and she's
ready for her answers. Neither are ready for the lust that calls down from the
mating moon. But a wolf knows its mate, and an alpha will not stop until he or
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">The loud hammering of Raine’s heart drowned out
the single word bouncing around her mind—and the dogs barking at her back.
Their angry growls faded the faster she ran. A little further. Just a little
more, and she’d be home free.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Trees swooshed past her with every step she
took away from the small isolated facility. She ignored the hospital gown
swinging against her legs and the blood dripping down her arms from the torn
IVs. Barefoot, the rocks bit into the soles of her feet. None of that mattered.
She had to survive. Her life depended on getting as far away from that place as
possible.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Inhaling the comforting scent of mud, trees,
and the wild, she barely heard the barking over the breeze rustling through the
willows with each step she put between them. At any other time, she’d have
dissected her reaction to the forest. Not now. And she didn’t stop. No way was
she getting captured again without a fight.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Air beat in and out of her lungs in tandem with
the pounding of her feet on the rocky ground. Moonlight filtered through the
branches overhead, highlighting her path. Her hair caught on the tree limbs,
snatching at the loose strands. Some of the hanging vines prodded her arms and
stabbed her sides. Her breath hitched, and she missed a step, lurching forward.
Something inside her tightened. Her arms swayed and her core muscles flexed.
Before she face planted, everything balanced out. She blinked. More scared now
than she’d ever been in her life. Something controlled her body and it had
reflexes far superior to a normal human.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Moisture gathered in her eyes, blurring her
vision. She blinked it away. Panic would only get her caught.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Raine glanced at the moon. It had shifted
twice—now in front of her, rather than behind. She stilled. The trees rustled
with the wind. An owl hooted. But she still didn’t hear the annoying bay of the
dogs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Ragged breaths beat hard in her ears. A horn’s
blare sounded in the distance. Fear and excitement gave her a burst of energy.
Cars meant help. She urged her body faster.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Street lights peeked through the trees. Air
panted out of her chest. A second car honked, speeding past another. She was
almost there. So close. Thank god. She was going to make it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Slowing down at the edge of a hill, she darted
glances around the now quiet street. No people milled about or walked around.
Nothing. A big store, one she recognized from the one time she’d gotten lost in
the shadier side of town, sat a block to her right. The sudden quiet made sense
now. Nothing good happened this far south of Tempting Eats. It was known as the
dead side. The thought alone gave her chills. Women went missing…all the time.
That had been enough to keep her uptown in suburbia-peace-nation.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">She glanced around, searching for anyone who
might be waiting for her or even any of the dangerous men her neighbors said
roamed the streets, but there was nothing, not a single being. Her feet hit the
pavement in a rush. Once across the street, she hid inside a dark alley. The stench
of rotting food and piss coated the air with a thick blanket of disease and
chaos. Her throat convulsed, and the acidic taste of bile hit the back of her
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she took several steps toward the end of the street to a small motel. Its yellow,
neon Vacancy sign blinked on and off with a buzz. A man’s yell pushed her to
slink into the dark. The sound came from the shadows in front of the motel.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWi3ufgQ_F8XAwVhTPnqLRaaqEGFM8CGjO_XF4_a6DJmLSfFN_IzhpVdrBbG0i8yb2u-Q0JvlsVWJriYAWS-8o6EMLGH8PLb13Nr8srbBqXrSXeu7wG8hUOXYVThVo6-aTPAigNhc_6D_Q/s1600/MillyBio.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWi3ufgQ_F8XAwVhTPnqLRaaqEGFM8CGjO_XF4_a6DJmLSfFN_IzhpVdrBbG0i8yb2u-Q0JvlsVWJriYAWS-8o6EMLGH8PLb13Nr8srbBqXrSXeu7wG8hUOXYVThVo6-aTPAigNhc_6D_Q/s320/MillyBio.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="font-size: large;">Want to know about me? Milly Taiden (aka April Angel) was born in the prettiest
part of the Caribbean known as the Dominican Republic. She grew up between New
York, Florida and Massachusetts. Currently, she resides in New York City with
her husband, bossy young son and their little dog Speedy.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">She’s addicted to shopping for shoes, chocolate (but who isn’t?) and Dunkin
Donuts coffee. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Others–vampires,
werewolves, things that go chomp in the night–don’t just live in nightmares
anymore. They’ve joined with the mortal world. And for private investigator
Shiarra Waynest, that means mayhem…<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have a one night stand
with a vampire, and you can end up paying for it for eternity. P.I. Shiarra
Waynest, an expert on the Others, knows that better than most. Yet here she is,
waking up beside charismatic vamp Alec Royce with an aching head…and neck.
Luckily, Shia has the perfect excuse for getting out of town–namely, a couple
of irate East Coast werewolf packs who’d like to turn her into a chew toy.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On Royce’s suggestion,
Shia temporarily relocates to Los Angeles. But something is rotten–literally–in
the state of California, where local vampires are being attacked by zombies.
Who could be powerful enough to control them–and reckless enough to target the
immortal? Following the trail will lead Shia to a terrifying truth, and to an
ancient enemy with a personal grudge…</span><o:p></o:p></b></div>
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up to date and ready to jump right in.
It starts right from where <i>Stalking
the Others </i>ends. If you have not
read any of the other books in the <i>H&W
Investigations</i> series…Do Not Pass Go. Turn right around and get caught up
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I apologize right from the
start. This might be a spoiler and trust
me I’m not a fan of them, but you can read any other review and it was said
long before me; no, no, and NO!! I was
glad I missed the cliffhanger from one of the prior books, because I was late to
the series and had to play catch-up. I’m
very disappointed that this one ended in yet another one. Cliff hangers are not cool, especially when
another book is not even on the horizon yet and this book was about a year from
the last one. This was my biggest
complaint, but I have other points that bugged me. Leave me wanting, but not like this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">While I enjoyed the book,
there was very little forward movement in the plot. Yes, you seen a bit of Shiarra’s “problem”
manifest, but no reasons why or what. Yes,
a character is healed, but we didn’t even know there was a problem to begin
with. So she hid out in California. Not sure if I really understand the
reasoning, but there we are. Now she is
there and it seems none of the issues in New York are going to be resolved and
she has left TONS of them behind. Several
factions were introduced and I feel they were barely utilizes to their fullest
potential. I can pretty much say that
most of the main characters are new additions and seem to be sticking around
for a while. Not sure how I feel about
that yet. I missed the “oldies” and
wanted to read more about them. Bummer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shiarra actually
transgressed in her kick-ass heroine status in my opinion. She was rather weak and well “human” in the beginning
novels. She rocked my world in the last
one, but after all is said and done; we are back to square one. I will say that she is coming off a very traumatic
month and anyone would curl up into a little introspective ball, but she was so
darn awesome last book. Again – Bummer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I know it sounds like I
didn’t like the novel, I did enjoy the read, but in its addition to the series,
I didn’t. Some good points are that we got
to see what happened with Royce. Sara
and Shiarra are reunited, along with some memorable White Hats. The story clipped right along. There were also some scenes that had me
chucking. I really love when a book
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but left me wanting. I really hope we
see progression in the next novel. I’m
still looking forward to next book. I
hope the wait isn’t too long. I really
enjoy her writing style and the <i>H&W
Investigations</i> series. This is the
kind of urban fantasy that I enjoy; fantastic paranormal world setting,
interesting characters and amazing storytelling. Keep it up Ms. Haines!</span></span><br />
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<b>Photographing ghost towns across the American West, Kadie Andrews takes a wrong turn and ends up in Morgan Creek—a spot that isn’t on the map. It’s a quaint little place, but there’s something off about its complacent residents. And when twilight falls, it takes on a truly sinister air…</b></div>
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<b>Unable to run or to find any way out, Kadie finds herself a prisoner, hunted for her blood. Still more disturbing, her spirit and beauty have captured the attention of the town’s leader—the mysterious Rylan Saintcrow. When he looks into her eyes, she can see his hunger. When he takes her in his arms, she can feel his power. When he presses his lips against hers, she can taste his need. Saintcrow may be the most powerful creature she’s ever imagined, but Kadie knows in her heart that he is also a man. A man who needs a woman. To want him, desire him, crave him. To be his willing prisoner—for all eternity…</b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">What if vampires were
relegated to live in a town to follow certain rules and were not allowed to leave? Some might think it would be a good plan to
keep humans safe, but what of the human in the town. <i>As Twilight
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Driving into Morgan Creek
was a simple mistake on Kadie’s part.
One wrong turn, low on gas and late at night were just a few of her
problems. From the moment she ventures
into the town she knows something is off.
The vibes she gets are off the charts wrong and the sudden appearance of
Darrick does nothing to ease her feelings.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">It doesn’t take long for
Kadie to realize she is trapped in Morgan Creek and the residents don’t hold
back on letting her know what is expected of her. They also fill her in on the mysterious head
vampire, Rylan Saintcrow. Luckily he
hasn’t been seen in a long while, because the women he takes interest in
disappear forever.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Suddenly awake after
decades of rest, Rylan is drawn to a new presence in town. From the moment Kadie enters his territory,
he knows he wants her for his own. Even
Darrick’s claim on the girl will not stop him from having her. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">Things have changed in his
town since he went to ground. The
vampires are restless and the humans are not content. He never cared about the human’s happiness
before Kadie, but now he is seeing things differently. Times have changed and now he must change
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<i><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;">As Twilight Falls</span></i><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"> was a good story. Ms. Ashley
has built a unique town and interesting characters. While it was not perfect for me it was a nice
change in my usual paranormal reading material.
The novel is more storytelling and sweet romance and less erotic than my
normal reads. This will interest many
readers. I can’t quite put my finger
what was missing from the novel to make it great for me, but as a whole, the
story was nicely written. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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point for this book, it reads as a standalone novel. The story is wrapped up and complete, with a nice
ending that leaves you gratified. What a
wonderful change in the world of serial novels.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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standalone novels, unique paranormal storytelling, romance that focuses on the relationship
more than the bed play and the writings of Amanda Ashley. She has written an enjoyable classic vampire
novel. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b>Trying to exist
undetected in a human world with a human family, is hard enough when you are a
vampire - but finding out your son is the fabled Chosen One, makes things even
more difficult.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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condemned to live out eternity alone.....<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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In <i>The Man of My Dreams</i> you read about Alexi
and Cassandra’s beginning. In <i>Be Careful What You Wish For</i> you learn
about an unknown history that is beginning to wind around Alexi and Cassandra,
tightening ever so slowly and in <i>The
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feelings about this book. I enjoyed
reading about what happened to Cassandra, but I also felt overwhelmed. There was too much, too fast in this
book. It felt rushed to me. The ending also leaves me wanting. There are rumors of two offshoot novellas to
the series, but I cannot locate any information about them.<o:p></o:p></div>
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loose ends and has a happy ending, but leaves unresolved issues for me. All in all, the story was fine, but I would
have a hard time recommending it without a thorough warning. <i>The
Dreams Series</i> is a very good series with a few issues though. It has a very unique love story, build around
a real life legend with a fascinating and frightening history.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Even though I
have concerns with the final chapter in this series, it was still an enjoyable
read for me as a whole. I hope to see
more from Ms. Quintal. She is very
imaginative and I can see her only getting better with her story telling.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Alexi is a Vampire trying to live a human existence, he even has a human wife. The Vampire secret is paramount and cohabiting with humans - unless you intend to turn them, just isn't done. Can Alexi protect his beloved Cassandra from the would-be enforcers of this law or will he lose her forever?</span></div>
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into his life as a doctor and Cassandra is happy being a mother. Unknown to them, a darkness has fallen upon
them and it’s named Sebastian. He is an
original evil; a vampire turned by the infamous Countess Dracula. She sent him on a mission several hundred
years ago and he is still going strong.
Now he has Alexi in his sights. Alexi has broken the rule of falling in
love with humans and Sebastian is going to make him pay dearly; starting with
his son A.J.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the unique take on the whole vampire lore.
Instead of falling back on the usual Dracula legend, Ms. Quintal went
with the seldom used historical figure of Countess Elizabeth Bathory. Pretty much the first third of the book is
backstory about Elizabeth, Sebastian and Alexi.
How it all began and how it has progressed throughout the years. While one would think it would get
cumbersome, it didn’t. It was
fascinating to read Ms. Quintal’s unique take on the Blood Countess. I also enjoyed hearing how Alexi came to be.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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progressed nicely and really set the stage for the next book. You started to see that there was something
special about A.J. and the new characters introduced were engaging and blended
into the story perfectly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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fair warning. This book ends in a
humdinger of a cliffhanger. I would have
been very upset if book three, <i>The Chosen
One</i>, wasn’t already released.
Whew! So if you like this book,
you best have your credit card warmed and ready, because you will likely be
rushing to your computer to get the next in the series.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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story is going, but I can’t wait to find out.
</span><i>Be Careful What You Wish For</i><span style="font-size: small;">
was a pleasing continuation of </span><i>The Dreams
Series</i><span style="font-size: small;">. </span>I’m especially excited that
I have book three of the series locked and loaded on my reader.</span></span><br />
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Since this is book #2 of The Dreams series that means I have a review for <i>The Man of My Dreams</i>. Click below to see how it all started.</span></span><br />
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<i>“Stolen from my family. I lost my world. I lost myself.”</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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A mystery; A prophecy; A true love; A Saviour?<o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>I’m </i>special <i>because I talk to the dead - my head even offers some of them board and lodgings, for flip sake. How? No idea. I’m </i>special <i>because my body rejects food, my skin blisters beneath the vile sun, and when touched, it physically recoils at visions, and any pain induced. Oh yeah, and sorry, but your emotions are as easy for me to read, as breathing is, to you.</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>But the worst </i>special <i>thing about me, is that according to my folks, I’m their crazy rat. I shouldn’t care, of course, but at least I could change this. And I will alter their negative view of me, if it kills me...</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<i>...so, you must understand, that when the story of Esta fell into my lap, I couldn’t say no. Solving a twenty-year-old cold case would make them proud. How could it not? And then... they’ll finally love me, and we’ll be like a normal family.</i><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="color: #ead1dc; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 21px;">It all began three years ago with a short story about a fledgling journalist who investigates the haunting of a large, spooky house, but discovers something quite different to ghosts behind the crumbling walls. I fell in love with the main character, Luna, and before I knew it, I’d developed a story spanning three books.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I get to the
interview first. James Sullivan has agreed to meet in a coffee shop at one of
the battered tables, all the way in the back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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out of nowhere, approaching without a sound and with no warning. It scares the
hell out of me. As soon as I can breathe easily again, my spine stiffens. I don't know if it's out of fear or awe.
Maybe both. He is Death's right hand and he's drop dead gorgeous! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Hi. Why don’t you tell us a little bit about yourself? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">JS: My name
is James Sullivan, but I prefer Sully. I am a Reaper. Man, this feels like some
sort of support group meeting intro. *laughs* I’m not really into all this
socializing crap, so bear with me here.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ffff66; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">MC: People want to know stuff about you, Sully.
You sound like you’re from the South. *that’s one sexy as hell drawl he has!*<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">JS:
Savannah, Georgia<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I love your accent. *blushing* Will you tell me a little about your job?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">JS: Sure, I
guess so. I work for Death, or Azrael. He’s sort of a dick. *grins* He sits in
his office and scribbles names into a book 24/7. He seldom leaves and if he
does, he acts like the world might end. Death has stacks of these books all
over his office. It’s a hoarder’s wet dream. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Why are the books important? Does Azrael give the book to you to check off the
names like an assignment?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">JS: No. As
he writes it, the name forms in my mind. I usually get a time and method too.
Most people would probably think of this as a morbid or maybe sick kind of job,
but I enjoy it. Sometimes, I even get creative with how I mark my target.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Your target? Oh, you mean the souls you have to reap?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">JS: Yeah,
doll, the souls. *twirls a short handled scythe (sickle) that has suddenly
appeared in his hand* I don’t actually get to do the method of death that
Azrael has chosen. For instance, if someone is going to be stabbed to death, I
don’t get to plunge the blade in. *smirks* That’s probably a good thing. *the
weapon disappears* All it takes is a touch. Once they’ve passed, a door appears
and I do whatever it takes to get their spirit through where a guide is waiting
to take them to the next journey.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Oh. Um, just a touch? That’s it? *remembers that he touched my hand in </span><span style="color: #ffff66; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 115%;">greeting*</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">JS: Don’t
worry, doll. It’s not your time … yet. I can touch you all I want and it won’t
affect you if it’s not your time to move on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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*seriously, my face has got to be bright red now as I imagine those hands…* Ah,
that’s a relief. What happens if the spirit doesn’t go through the doorway?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">JS: Instead
of going to limbo to wait for a guide to lead them to their heaven or whatever,
they stay on this side. They become what I call a shadow. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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A shadow? Is that like a poltergeist or something?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">JS: *Laughs*
Or something. If a spirit stays on this side, they become lonely, angry.
Vengeful. Suffice it to say they cause a lot of trouble. You don’t want to meet
one.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Do you have a pretty high success rate? I mean, do very many people refuse to
pass over?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">JS: Hmm, I
guess you could say very few shadows have resulted from my reaping. I give them
a choice, but if they don’t make the right one, I push them through to the
other side. I don’t have time to fuck around with them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I heard through the grapevine that there might be someone who came back from
the other side, from limbo. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">JS: Yeah, I
heard that too. It’s not possible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ffff66; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">MC:
The rumor is that someone jumped into a vacant body. How the heck does that
happen?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">JS: It’s not
supposed to. Rest assured, I will track her down and send her back to where she
belongs. *a frown darkens his features and seems almost sinister* <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ffff66; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">MC:
Wow. Let’s lighten it up a bit, okay? What do you do for fun?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">JS: Talk to
pretty girls. *winks* Actually, I build and design custom motorcycles. Iron
Head Customs is a small shop, but it breaks the monotony. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #ffff66; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">MC:
*practically bouncing in my seat* Fancy taking me for a ride?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">JS: Sure,
doll. Let’s go.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Sully
insists on paying for my coffee then we head outside to where he’s parked his bike.
It’s a pretty thing, pearly silver with lots of chrome. A giddy rush sweeps
over me as I watch him throw a long leg over the saddle then motion for me to
climb on.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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You only get one chance at life then you die. The game’s
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Sully knows she’s an imposter because he reaped the soul
of the real Micah only a week ago. He suspects she might be a misplaced shadow,
what he calls spirits and vengeful ghosts. He becomes obsessed with finding out
who she really is and just how she inhabited a new body. He’ll stop at nothing to find the truth and
send her back to purgatory where she belongs.
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dropped them onto the floor. He closed the space between them, and her thighs closed around his waist. Her sex
drowned with desire, clouding her mind with seductive thoughts and want. With
him so intimately close, his hard-on pressed against her through the damp lace
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down to his chest. Her nimble fingers fluttered across his shirt and even
reached the second button before his hand closed over hers, stilling it. He
prevented her from going any further by pulling her hand to his mouth. One by
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ribbon-thin panties then traveled downward. His finger slid through the tight
coils of hair at the juncture of her thighs then lightly grazed her most
delicate area. She clutched his shoulders and tightened her thighs around him.
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In a constant battle between good and evil, evil is dominating the battle field and leading mankind to its destruction. With our Creator's intervention a creature destined to concur and destroy is created. He gives mankind hellhounds to fight back and reclaim freedom. Join seventeen year old Kasadya Levourne as she fights against evil to protect us. With each step she faces destruction, and yet she has the talent to give it back tenfold. Stubborn and hardheaded she makes her mark in the fallen world and starts a battle none can escape. Not even her trainer, the very attractive Chax de Luca, was prepared for her presence. Will evil prevail? Or will Kas and her fallen friends succeed in protecting us against it? Hold on to your seats, this is going to be one hell of a ride.
I used the Amazon Synopsis because it is perfect for this book (we all know in some cases it isn't.) I actually got this book in exchange for an honest review. I loved this book. The world created was original, the book was well edited and I loved the transition of Kas the main character from scared teen to bad tail.
I give this book 5 enthusiastic stars!!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Edouard Bonsaint has a
bear-sized problem. He hasn't shifted in ten years, and isn't sure he even can
anymore. Chaperoned by his youngest brother, Bruno, he heads to the Wiccan Haus
to ask Rekkus for help. But when Bruno doesn't show up on the other side of the
portal, Edouard's inability to shift is no longer his biggest problem.</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Lincoln Tucker has it all:
money, fame, and a golden voice. But he's in the closet twice over--few people
know he's gay, and even fewer know he can shift into a songbird at will.
Downtime at the Wiccan Haus between tours allows him to be himself. Throw a big
toppy bear-shifter into the mix, and Lincoln might just have all he's ever
wanted--if he can trust himself to hold on to Edouard.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">When I finished <i>Shifter’s Dance</i> earlier in the week I
was hoping, praying and I likely would have been begging to read about Stephen’s
brothers, Edouard and Bruno. I knew
there was another <i>Wiccan Haus</i> book
out there, but since I didn’t have it in my greedy little hands, I let it
go. I actually thought there was no way
Vanessa already had finished one of the brother’s books. Boy was I 110% wrong. Not only is it done, published and excellent;
a little birdie told me she is working on the last brother’s book as we
speak. Again, imagine the back flipping
and dancing around. Trust me it is all
in my head and not in reality, because I’d hurt myself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">The Bonsaint brothers are heading
to Wiccan Haus for a little R&R and to give newlyweds Stephen and Romy some
peace and quiet. Edouard also plans to
work on his inability to shift into his bear.
Things didn’t go as planned. For some
reason Bruno didn’t make it to the other side of the portal. Edouard is understandably upset, but the sexy
Lincoln is there to take his mind off his troubles.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of a break. He is a high profile singer
and the stress of touring and the pressures his big sister keeps piling on him;
have him at his wits end. It’s time to break
away and relax in the comforting arms of Wiccan Haus and he’s seen the arms he
wants wrapped around him, Edouard’s.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Edouard’s stress from his missing
brother and the likelihood he won’t be able to help search for Bruno, because
he can’t shift, has him stir crazy. One
note from a lovely Blackburnian Warbler settles his soul and he is able to
shift into his brown bear once again.
Now the only thing he needs to worry about is hurting his lover
Lincoln. He will not let the past repeat
itself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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out for me in <i>Shifter’s Song</i> was that
even though they are both shifters they didn’t fall in the shifter’s mating
trap; the zing and recognition, lust fills the air, they fall in bed together,
because hello, their instincts are making them do it and the horns toot and the
bells ring and they live happily ever after.
Nope these men fought it all the way.
Yes, one of them accepted it sooner than the other, but there was a bit
of a battle to accept fate. It wasn’t
absolute instinct for them. They had to
work for it and let me just say, YAY!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Second thing that was a
shining beacon for me…I absolutely loved these two men’s names. Both are first for me and well like I said, I
loved them!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Finally third, I’d like to
congratulate Vanessa for writing the first M/M <i>Wiccan Haus</i> story. You have
set the bar high and if I was sitting next to you, I’d be patting you on the
back; very well done. Their romance felt
natural, yet very sexy and steamy. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I think I only had one
slight problem with the story. Edouard
wasn’t upset enough about his brother being missing. I can understand that he was distracted by
the loveliness of Lincoln, but with him being the oldest and a big protective
bear, I felt there should have been just a bit more angst. It really isn’t a big deal, but I just had to
put it out there. Now that I’m over it, <i>Shifter’s Song</i> was AWESOME!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">The story was well thought
out and it was nice to see Stephen and Romy again. I also love how all three of their books are
flowing so well together and I personally can’t wait for Bruno’s book. You hinted a bit about Bruno, without giving
anything away and I’m booking my trip to Wiccan Haus to watch it unfold firsthand. All aboard, the ferry is about to leave the
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>What is better than having a guest from</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>the birthplace of paranormal beginnings - Romania! </b></span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: x-large;"><b>Please welcome <span style="text-align: justify;">Carmen Stefanescu!</span></b></span></div>
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can you tell us a little about yourself how long you've been writing?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">I
am a teacher of English and German. I live in Romania, better known as
Dracula's country, in Eastern Europe. After the fall of dictatorship in 1989,
things changed a bit and the access to the Internet and the opening to the
world helped me start publishing. Though English isn't my first, not even
my second language, everything I've published until now is written in English. I've been writing since I was a student, in
fact. Satirical poems and short stories at that time, in my native tongue,
Romanian. They remained drawer projects. Poems in English, later. I was awarded
the Silver Cup for poetry in 2004 for my English poems. And now I turned to long
prose. In English.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif";"><span style="font-size: medium;">If
you </span><span style="font-size: 19px;">didn't</span><span style="font-size: medium;"> write, what other profession would you have selected?<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">I
am not a professional writer, as I said above, I am a teacher. However, had I
been twenty years younger in 1989, when things took a turn in Romania, I would
have liked to be an IT specialist. Computers fascinate me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Who
is your favorite author?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">I
always dreamed to be a writer like <i>Agatha
Christie</i>. I also came to love the writing of many authors along the years.
The great classics brought another perspective on life in my teenage years. As
a student I read voraciously and as an adult I continued doing it. I have
respect for each and every writer who enhanced my life and made me cry or laugh
or dream, who enabled me to imagine different worlds, alternative realities,
paths not chosen, cities not yet built. Coming back to the answer, I will name
some of my favorite authors, even if it means not mentioning other many, many
ones: <i>Stephen King, Thomas Hardy, Mihai
Eminescu, Catherine Cookson, Mary Higgins Clark, A. Tennyson, Liviu Rebreanu, Jeffrey Archer, H. Balzac, Somerset Maugham,
F. Forsyth, Jane Austen, Ch. Bronte, Th. Dreiser,</i> <i>and John Steinbeck. </i>And many more!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Thrillers,
paranormals (not vampires even if I live in Dracula's country), a combination
of romance with mystery. Everything that has ghosts, reincarnation, karmic
retribution. I believe that our soul is immortal. Should it be my fear of the
eternity of nothingness? Maybe! I can't really say.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">What
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Prisoner
by Birth by <span class="st">Jeffrey Archer and</span> Doomsday Conspiracy by Sidney
Sheldon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">How
long does it usually take for you to write a book? <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">The
first draft takes me between two to six weeks. The real challenge begins after
finishing it. Polishing the manuscript, editing, finding a publisher willing to
accept my submission and finally, after the release, advertising my book. For <i>Shadows of the Past</i> it meant three weeks
for writing and seven years until I signed the contract with Wild Child
Publishing, USA.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">My
life experience is a main source of inspiration: the people I met, a movie, an
article in a newspaper, a life event told by someone, a dream, or even a line
in a poem. Medieval times, as seen in <i>Shadows
of the Past</i>, are my favorites. I like to imagine what it would have been
like if I had lived in those times and places.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">What,
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">As
my writing isn't etched in stone and can always be improved, I consider it is
better to accept the editing suggestions of professional editors. Here, I must
thank my editor Shawn Howen for her coaching me and guiding me patiently along
the slippery road of publication. In my
humble opinion, if we approach writing with a learner's attitude, as if being
an apprentice, we can gain much from many sources. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">We
would like to hear about your process of writing, ideation, and average time to
actually write. Also your typical day
hours devoted to writing vs everything else. <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">During summer holidays, usually in the morning, I
retreat to my “writing room” and loose myself in the imaginary realm of my
characters and plots. I
have to have complete silence and plenty of light. No multitasking. My creative
side needs complete concentration.</span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> I only write when I am truly inspired. I
write everything from start to finish. When ready, I put the draft away for a
day or two. Then, I come back to it and while reading again, I add or cut
parts/dialogue/characters and I edit. I must tell you that what I like
best about writing is making up characters, watching them develop and turn into
people. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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you share a little of your current work with us? <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Shadows of the Past</span></i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> is the story of
two young women, Genevieve and Anne. Jumping from past to present and back, the
story focuses on the lows and highs of the two, alternatively revealing the
hardships, passion, truth or betrayal they meet. Their destinies seem to weave
together, although they live in different epochs. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">What
is one statement that has been used about your writing that makes you cringe
when you read it?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">"<i>The<span class="readable"> writing was, for
lack of a better phrase, awkward. It read like a translation and, occasionally,
like a poor one</span></i><span class="readable">". It really made me cry. It
was so unfair, undeserved! It hurt badly.</span><br />
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<b><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">What
three descriptive statements have been used about your writing that made you
giddy with happiness?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Well,
it's difficult to select from the many comments that gave me a warm, cuddly
feeling. I will quote a few:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">"A classy
romance, <span class="readable">“Shadows of the Past” is a real page-turner and a
dark spooky romantic story that is crafted masterfully. Despite all the evil,
love wins by the end. I really liked that." ~</span></span></i><span class="readable"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">
Ankita Singhal </span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><a href="http://booklokcoffee.blogspot.in/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">booklokcoffee.blogspot.in/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="readable"><i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">"Carmen
Stefanescu’s novel is a riveting story that will make the reader fall in love
with its enticing mystery, skillfully blending elements of love and hatred,
magic and superstitions, murder and repentance." ~ </span></i></span><span class="readable"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Liliana
Soare<i> </i></span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><a href="http://lilianasoare.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">lilianasoare.blogspot.com.au/</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="readable"><i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">"I would
recommend this book to everyone YA audience and over. One of the best romances
ever."</span></i></span><span class="readable"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"> ~ Ionia Martin </span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;"><a href="http://readfulthingsblog.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">readfulthingsblog.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span class="readable"><i><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">"I also loved
the fact that I could relate to the characters and Genevieve’s tragic destiny
really made me sad, which is a great thing! It’s always a plus when the author
manages to make the reader cry and laugh at the same time with the characters."</span></i></span><span class="readable"><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">
~ Oana Matei</span></span><span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">
<a href="http://www.allfantasyworlds.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">www.allfantasyworlds.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">And
I apologize to the many reviewers who spoke so nicely about my book and aren't
mentioned now.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">How
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">I
read a small article in a Romanian newspaper about a haunted mountain in
England. The souls of two sinners, a nun and a priest who break their vows and
elope, can’t find their rest. The tourists visiting that mountainous area hear
agonizing moans during the night. The moment I put down the newspaper I knew
that I had to write the story of the two unfortunate lovers. I wrote a poem
first, a ballad. Later, I thought that just a poem was not enough. I felt Genevieve’s
story must be told in detail. This is how <i>Shadows
of the Past</i> came to life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">What
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">I
was thrilled. It was the first physical
proof that my dream of becoming a published author had finally come true. The
best part, for me anyway, is when I get a review from someone that enjoyed what
I wrote. I love when readers can relate
to my characters. Nothing makes me happier than someone saying my
characters felt like friends – or that they laughed, cried with my characters
along the way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="color: #ffcc00; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">If
you could pick one actress/actor to portray Genevieve and Andrew on the big
screen who would she/he be and why? <o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Jordana
Spiro, playing the leading part in The Mob’s Doctor, is the best actress to
impersonate Genevieve. Jordana is fragile in appearance, looks like a
kindhearted person ready to help those next to her, yet she’s determined and
brave. Dan Stevens from the series Downton Abbey is the perfect Andrew<i>.</i> A quiet man, gentle and kind. Sensitive to
the problems of the women in his life.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 14.0pt;">It
depends. If most readers will express their interest in finding what happens
further to the characters, it might be a sequel. I'm not sure, for the moment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e69138; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: x-large;"><b>Thank
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Count Dracula, but where, for about 50 years of communist dictatorship, just
speaking about God, faith, reincarnation or paranormal phenomena could have led
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has dreamed all her life to become a writer, but many of the things she wrote
during those years remained just drawer projects. The fall of the Ceausescu’s
regime in 1989 and the opening of the country to the world meant a new
beginning for her. She started publishing. Poems first, and then prose. Both in
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<b style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">I have roamed the earth for over three millennia
alone, secretly hoping to one day find the other half of my soul. The one woman
who would make my deadened heart beat once more. I never imagined I’d find her
in a bloodied heap beneath the claws of a despicable Yazaron, the bane of my
existence. I saved her and as a reward was given three days to make her love me
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Blaine could
likely be the most unlucky person. She
is so unlucky that she believes that if anything ever good happens, something
even worse is coming and sadly; she would be right. She has lost everything, not once but twice. Now she is trying to heal and she unexpectedly
has “won” a trip to Wiccan Haus. Even
though she knows nothing good will come from accepting the trip; what does she
have to lose? Everything is already
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On the night
Blaine lost everything, Hayze found something he thought he would never find;
his mate. Now with only three days to
claim her, she is in no condition to accept him. His fate has been sealed. Months later he is taking one last chance to
be with her on the island. Even though
she wants nothing to do with him, he just wants to be near her before all is
lost forever. He doesn’t want her to
hurt anymore, so he is giving everything up for her.<o:p></o:p></div>
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times I wanted to just smack Blaine for being such a cruel wench, but if you
looked past her pain you could almost understand it. At times I also was inclined to smack Hayze
around a bit too. With his warrior
heart, he should have fought harder, but he likely didn’t expect much after so
much time had passed. After the fog lifted
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<i>Unveil My Heart</i> is an exceptional addition to the series and
Ms. Rayne did a fabulous job. This is yet
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<b>Romy Lewis, a
ballet dancer at the peak of her career, loses everything when she is blinded
by a mean prank. Her agent suggests a visit to the Wiccan Haus resort to sort
out what she wants to do with her life now that both her career and her
eyesight have been taken from her.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Stephen Bonsaint,
bear shifter, computer programmer, and sometime spy, always figured he’d meet a
sturdy mama bear someday and have a couple of cubs with her. A tiny human
ballet dancer who can’t even see is not at all who he imagined as a mate.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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dance around their feelings for each other as Romy learns how to navigate her
new life, and Stephen learns that sometimes, strength isn’t something you can
see from the outside.<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Truthfully after
several hundred books, I still have not wrapped my head around what makes a
short story a short story or a short novel a novella. All I do know is that it is really darn hard
to tell a complete story with character development, intriguing plot and a
believable romance in a few chapters, but Vanessa North and the other authors
of Wiccan Haus do time it and again with flying colors.<o:p></o:p></div>
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This is my sixth
Wiccan Haus installment. I also believe
this is my sixth 5 stars review. The
people of Musa have really done exceptional job with picking quality authors
with the ability to weave great tales in a confined amount of time. They have kept the story line consistent, fun
and exciting love stories and even throw in some new twists along the way.<o:p></o:p></div>
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new author for me and she did a fantastic job.
I loved the angle she went with; a blind struggling heroine and a big
burly bear shifter. I sit here and
envision a tiny ballerina and a huge bear of a man and chuckle. Talk about opposites attracting. They had some issues to overcome and this
couple could have held up to a longer book, but Ms. North did a great job
capturing Romy’s frustration and Stephen’s patience in her allotted time. They were really made for each other.<o:p></o:p></div>
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One of the best
treats about this series is that you consistently get to revisit the original
members of the staff. They bring such
color to the stories and I’m glad that the authors incorporate them
seamlessly. They really help weave the
stories together and make them even better.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Shifter’s Dance
was a wonderful treat. I could even see
myself enjoy a couple of stories about two brothers (hint hint). You never know. If what Ms. North says is true, Stephen’s
brothers will be booking a trip to Wiccan Haus.
If that is the case sign me up too.
I’m always game for some bear shifters.
Bring the boys on!<o:p></o:p><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;">Fiona must keep her ability to read minds
during sex a secret from those determined to exploit her, especially a sexy
truth-finding investigator who needs her psychic power to save his job.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Fiona has spent her life hiding her sexual mind-reading power
at the risk of being exploited by the government. Instead, she pretends to have
lifebond vetting powers like the rest of her family. When her fake power
results in the death of an innocent woman, her life of lies unravels and she
retreats to the Wiccan Haus.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 14pt;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Armando is the head of the Department of Truth-Finding for
the Syndicate. To prove his unit’s worth to the government, he follows Fiona to
the Wiccan Haus to expose her as an infiltrator of an enemy faction. The truth
about Fiona is even more valuable to his people and his career.</span></span></div>
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betray her. But nothing is strong enough to keep her from falling in love with
this man whose power threatens to destroy her. Now she must trust him, not only
with her life and her psychic lies, but also her heart.</span></span></div>
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If you like shorter
stories, written by a variety of authors and enjoy reading about paranormal
beings set in a fantastic location, then Wiccan Haus is for you and now is the
time to jump on board. This shared-world
series is still in its infancy, but there are enough volumes to keep you busy
and interested.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In this installment we
have two people coming to Wiccan Haus to find closure, but for way different
reasons. Both are there because of their
perceived mistakes and failures. Fiona
is running from herself and Armando is trying to find the truth and save his
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I really enjoyed this
story. WOW! I went in without reading the blurb, so I had
no idea what Fiona’s secret ability was.
When it started to show itself, just the implications of two people coming
together who could read the truth from others, is mind boggling. Could you imagine having your lover know all
your secrets/thoughts and you knowing all his, ALL THE TIME! Nope, no thank you.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The romance progression
was nice, but since their relationship started with so many complications at
times it was hard to believe, but Ms. Daniel resolved all my questions and made
it work. She also did a fabulous job
with tying up the loose ends. It just
amazes me how authors can package so much story into such small packages. I am completely satisfied and have no
questions that these two found their happily ever after. I will say though, even though I’m satisfied
with the outcome, I’m excited that there are three more stories for me to read
in the Wiccan Haus series. Bring them
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coming into his power as a wizard. He can shapeshift by magical means and runs
as a wolf using the power he draws from the elements. But young women are
dying—raped by a human and then slaughtered by a wolf. Suspicion falls on the
shapeshifting Chanku, but Sebastian wonders if he might somehow be guilty of
the crimes. <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><b><span style="color: #76a5af;">Then he meets Lily Cheval,
the uncrowned princess of the powerful Chanku, and realizes he will do whatever
it takes to clear his name and win her love. But evil walks where Sebastian
goes, and there are mysteries neither Lily nor her father, the powerful wizard,
Anton Cheval, cannot unravel. Is Sebastian the perfect mate for Lily, or is he
instead, one she should fear?</span><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I’m sitting here reading
some reviews for <i>Dark Wolf</i>. Normally I don’t do that, but I was wondering
what other people thought. I’m actually
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">First off, I think many
reviewers read the beginning of the memo that stated that this is a new series,
but they didn’t read the whole thing. <i>Dark Wolf</i> is actually a continuation of
the first generation of Chanku. It’s now
the babies of the packs turn for happiness.
The first series, <i>Wolf Tales</i>,
really set the stage and there seemed to be some confusion when they were
reading <i>Dark Wolf</i>. Yes, Ms. Douglas fills you in on why things
are happening, but I think all the varieties of sex turned many people off. They didn’t have a complete history.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Chanku are a race of
shapeshifters that have extremely high libidos.
It is in their DNA; they love everyone in the pack because that is how
they were created. They are not human,
so they do not act as humans. Period.
It is practically a requirement of their being. They need sex like they need air. It is their power and way of life. To say they have too much sex is boggling to
a longtime fan of this series. Yes, I
say longtime fan of THIS series, even though this is the first in the new <i>Spirit Wild</i>. I think to truly appreciate <i>Dark Wolf</i> you need to know Lily as a
child and also learn what really happened in the beginning. <i>Wolf Tales</i>
takes you all the way to the beginning to when they didn’t even really know who
or what they were. You grow with the
pack. You love, live, and cry right
along with them on their journey of discovery.
You miss that when you read <i>Dark
Wolf</i> and can’t understand the whole significance of their existence. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">When I heard that Ms. Kate
was doing a series about the next generation I was scared and excited. These adults were babies when I last read
about them. Now in their thirties, I had
to wrap my head around it. Babies don’t
have sex! I bet Ms. Douglas had an even
harder time. These were her actual
babies and she had to put them into sexual situations that would make any
mother cringe. She did a fabulous job
and she should be proud of herself.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">In <i>Dark Wolf</i>, we get to revisit the pack and actually get to see more
than one romance blossom. While at first
I was disappointed because I loved the other character and I wanted them to
have their own story, but I’m happy with the direction she took. It almost mimics their parents love affairs,
but it was still their own. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Now I will admit that I’m
extremely thrilled about the next story, <i>Dark
Moon</i>. I’ve wanted to know more about
Igmutaka from when he first came onto the scene. I think I just got chills. There is just something about that hunk of man. That cougar makes me purrrrrrr. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">I would recommend <i>Dark Wolf</i> to any lover of <i>Wolf Tales</i> in an instant. I would also recommend it to new readers, but
go in with an open mind. If you read <i>Dark Wolf</i> and think, “Hmmm, I kinda like
this”. Then start from the beginning.
Trust me it’s worth it. The
Chanku are a fascinating species with hearts full of love and understanding. We could all use more Chanku in the world.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: x-large;">Let's give Angela Ashcroft a warm Paranormal Addicts Welcome!!</span></span></b></div>
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<b><span lang="EN-AU" style="color: #c00000; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Welcome Angela, can you tell us
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<i><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Well, I’m in my early thirties and
married for three years. We don’t have children but have two house rabbits
(Zeus and Daisy) and a stroppy chinchilla (Dougal). They are pretty much our
kids! I actually work full time for the NHS so writing is very much my hobby
which is slowly taking over my life! <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I always loved reading as a kid but
I’d always think of how I would want the book to end. I decided to take the
plunge and start writing in my early teens but Full Circle was my first book
that I finished. I originally was going to keep it a secret and maybe lend it
out to a few close friends but my husband basically “outed” me and published
the book on Kindle while I was out! He nearly ended up sleeping on the sofa but
then I started selling and having some great reviews so all’s forgiven </span></i><i><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: Arial; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></i><i><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">
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<i><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I was actually going to be a sports
journalist and completed a degree in Journalism. I think I was destined to fail
at it though as I’m too creative and really wanted to stretch the stories –
probably not the greatest trait for a reporter!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Definitely traffic warden / parking
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<i><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Not very well! As I work full time,
writing is confined to evenings and weekends. I've become slightly obsessed
with the series so now I've just published the second in the Full Circle books
(Departures), my husband has slapped down a one month writing ban – I lasted
four days!<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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writing ability and love how he ramps up the psychological impact of his books.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Assuming we ever get any decent
weather in England (and we’re currently on a never-ending winter!), I really
love to get out and walk in the Peak or Lake District areas. I’m also a keen
tennis player but pretty useless at it. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Sadly, it’s all writing and work at
the moment so not getting as much time to read as I’d like to. I am however
eyeing up Salem’s Lot for a second read. <o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-AU" style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Definitely Freya as she’s the main
female character in the books and in the enviable position of having two male
vampires vying for her affections. That said, I’m just writing the third book
and she’s having a hideous time of it right now!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<i><span lang="EN-AU"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">I’m actually quite a boring and
straightforward individual. If anything, my friends and family were most
surprised when they found out I’d been writing. I work in a job which is fairly
constrained so people didn't expect to see a creative side to me!<o:p></o:p></span></span></i></div>
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of some sorts followed by a mammoth sleep session to shake off the dark circles
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">After witnessing Freya’s harrowing birth, Sebastian always knew destiny would bring them back together. In a cruel twist of fate, their reunion is under the dark shadow of his own brother, Lucas, who plucks Freya from her mundane life and marks her. Once marked, Freya’s life hangs in the balance as she edges closer and closer to her death. As she battles through an endless nightmare of “lost time”, Lucas systematically cuts her remaining ties to her mortal existence. Now Sebastian must choose between loyalty to his only family or betraying Lucas in a desperate bid to protect Freya.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sebastian had been there the night Freya Jones was born over twenty three years ago. He was also there the night she died in the Hampshire Estate. Moments later, he witnessed her reborn as a vampire during the early hours of the morning of 8th January 2011.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Determined to shatter Freya and Sebastian’s emerging relationship, Lucas will stop at nothing to ruin his estranged brother’s happiness. When Sebastian unexpectedly spends more time away from Freya, it appears Lucas has the perfect opportunity to pounce but when an enemy from their past reappears, the brothers must reunite if they are to have any chance of survival.</span></span><br />
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<b>Lady Olympia Wherlocke has the gift of foresight. When Lady Agatha
Mallam asks Olympia to locate her brother so he can rescue her from an arranged
marriage, she knows exactly where to find Lord Brant Mallam, Earl of Fieldgate.
What happens next is something she never envisioned…<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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<b>Since his betrothed died, Lord Brant Mallam has drowned his sorrow with
wine and women. His dissolute ways have only emboldened his calculating mother.
But with the help of the enchanting Olympia, he concocts a daring plan to end his
mother’s devious designs for his sister. While each step in their bold scheme
works to perfection, the sins of the past could unravel a growing desire that
neither Olympia or Brant can control…<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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In my opinion, <i>If He’s Tempted</i> is a nice change from the normal historical. With a touch of the paranormal, a dastardly evil villain and steamy sexual undercurrents, I enjoyed myself from start to finish.<br />
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The Wherlocke / Vaughn family have been outcasts for many generations. They sit on the edge of society; actively participating, but weary of the ton. Lady Olympia became a widow at a very young age and doesn't allow the ton dictate her comings and goings and when someone weaker asks for help, she is the first to help. Though she knew helping the young Lady Agatha could cause her problems, she didn't know the extent of the evil involved. She also didn't expect to have feelings blossom for Lady Agatha’s brother, Lord Brant Mallam. She has never felt the urges she experiences when she is around him. With no experience to fall back on, she is excited and apprehensive to follow through. But first they need to save his sister.<br />
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Lord Brant is a man filled with so much guilt; he is basically drowning in it. He recently discovered that his betrothed didn't leave him for another man, but was sold to a brothel and killed. He doesn't know how he can rise above it all. Now he is slowly discovering that her death is a long string of crimes showering down upon his head. Nothing is his fault, but his guilt is getting deeper and deeper. His only light is Lady Olympia. She is bound and determined to fix all the wrongs and he will be by her side to help her, even if it kills him. It is the least that he can do since he has allowed these crimes to go on for so long.<br />
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The evil deeds keep piling up and time is of the essence. How to you bring down a prominent person in society, without ruining the innocent members of the family? With the help of Lady Olympia’s family they are making progress, but in the final fight all might be lost. We can only hope these two lost souls are strong enough to persevere.<br />
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For me, historicals can sometimes be ordinary. They are still fun to read, but they tend to be the same thing; headstrong heroines and rakish heroes, who find true love while circumventing the brutality of the ton. <i>If He’s Tempted</i> is all that and much more. You got a villain that is utterly shocking in their evilness, a ragtag family that is filled with every no-no known to society and two extremely determined people trying to find the truth. <br />
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<i>If He’s Tempted</i> is a big improvement from the last installment in the series, <i>If He’s Dangerous</i>. I expected more from Argus Wherlocke’s book and Ms. Howell didn't deliver for me. She more than made up for it with Olympia’s story. I've been enjoying her presence for several books, and it was wonderful that she got a strong plot and a great man too. It was also nice to get Olympia’s backstory. Wow, and what a shocker. I didn't expect it at all.<br />
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I am very pleased with <i>If He’s Tempted</i>. I have renewed faith in the <i>Wherlocke</i> series and will be waiting patiently for the next installment. This is a very big wonderfully exceptional family with many stories to tell. They are a breath of fresh air in the stuffy world of the ton.<br />
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<b>Abraham Stirling, Lord
Rothwell, was a fighter once, a soldier in the Colonies. But Bram returned to
London with more nightmares than tales of glory. Now he drowns his senses in
the arms of countless women, while his friends, the Hellraisers, ensure he
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wicked powers. Bram finds himself magically bound to Valeria Livia Corva, the
sensuous priestess who raised the Devil the first time—and died to send the
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Livia is no angel. The raw passion she witnesses in Bram's memories isn't much
different from her behavior when she had a body to enjoy. But it doesn't make
it any easier to convince Bram to become a warrior again, lest all London burn.
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Livia initially
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return him, death. She has been a
constant nuisance to the Hellraisers from the very beginning. She has saved James, the Earl of Whitney and
Leo Bailey from the Devil’s trap, but will she be able to save Bram, Lord
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his special gift bestowed upon him from the Devil, the gift of persuasion. In an act to stop the Devil from giving Bram
more gifts Livia threw herself in front of Bram and now they are bound
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bond is the key. It shows these two who
the real person is inside; all the good and the bad. Let’s just hope that there is time to save
London and the world. Sacrifices are
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I was shocked to
discover, at the end of Demon’s Bride, that not all five of the men would be
getting their own books, but I really liked the direction Ms. Archer took. She has kept me guessing and I was equally stunned
that this is the final book of the series.
She has continuously kept me on my toes and I never knew what she was
going to put in front of me. I like
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<i>Sinner’s Heart</i> finished out <i>The Hellraisers</i> series very well and Ms. Archer should be proud of
herself. She has written a paranormal
series that was unique and engaging. She
introduced characters that I loved to hate and the strong women who made them
human again. <i>Sinner’s Heart</i> is filled with historical elements that don’t over
take the novel; with a distinctive paranormal feel and a dash of steamy
sexiness. If those elements intrigue
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<b><span style="color: #ffd966;">Drusilla “Tally” Tallow does. Both fallen and otherwise because she’s
got ten days of Heavenly and Infernal Parole after knocking Falcon Cherrywood
from his broom. All she wanted was to settle down with a nice warlock, have
babies, and grow old together. But she’s got a bad habit of falling for the
wrong warlock. She blames Cupid. Too bad her Heavenly Parole Officer is none other
than the heart bandit himself—the newly appointed Cupid and current fixture in
all her fantasies, Falcon Cherrywood.<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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the Diapered Archer. He can’t think of anything more humiliating than flying
around in pink wings shooting arrows into hopeless fools. Archery was never his
strong suit and Falcon doesn’t even believe in love. But more troubling are the
feelings his sinfully irresistible parolee sets off in him—for only Tally has the
power to make him believe in things better left to fairy tales, like Happily
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<i>How to Seduce an Angel in 10 Days</i> is an entertaining addition to the <i>10 Days</i> series.<br />
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Tally is having a crappy life. She is a loser in love, a pariah to her people and now a parolee. She has ten days to prove she is worthy of a second chance. Ten long days to be cooped up with a male that has always owned her heart, but has always viewed her as a little sister. Ten days to show that she doesn’t deserve to go to hell and that she can change. Ten days for her life to be altered forever.<br />
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Falcon is having a crappy life too. One awry fireball and now he’s Cupid; diaper and all. How can a man who doesn’t believe in love be forced to spread love around? He doesn’t understand it. But that is what his life has become; living in pastels and sparkles. It’s all he can do to prove he is still a manly man. He is now being forced into the position of parole officer to a woman he has always desired. He didn’t think his life could get worse, but it may have. How can a Crown Prince of Heaven slake his desire for the one woman he always wanted when it is a big no-no? Dang, being a Prince isn’t what it’s cracked up to be.<br />
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Their ten days together is a learning experience for both of them. It is full of revelations and discoveries, desires and disappointments. These two troubled souls will defy what is expected of them and will discover what love is all about.<br />
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While I rate this the same as the prior book, <i>How to Marry a Warlock in 10 Days</i>, I have to say I may have actually liked it more. There was less “bahaha” funny and had more depth in the plot. I like the slight direction change that Ms. DeWylde has decided to take. It was very nicely balanced and reads very smoothly. <i>How to Seduce an Angel</i> is wonderful light read with tons of heart.<br />
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I especially like that we were visited by prior characters and their stories were intertwined a bit. Not in an overpowering way, but I can feel that Ms. DeWylde is setting up future novels. I am definitely adding the <i>10 Days</i> series to my must read list. I have enjoyed everything about them. These novels have a lighthearted feeling to them along with whimsical humor, practical plots and appealing characters; a winning combination! This is a vividly entertaining series.<br />
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from the author of the Guardians of Eternity series, a traitorous vampire is
determined to destroy the Veil that has long separated vampires from human
blood—and the passions it ignites. Only the Immortal Rogues, three vampires
charged to protect their kind, can hope to stop his deadly rampage...<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Amelia Hadwell has no time
for London's nightlife. Not when her beloved brother’s odd ways have their
family threatening to institutionalize him. And not when she is questioning her
own sanity after being confronted by a murderous shadow creature—then being
saved by a captivating stranger, a man who belongs to a world she cannot
imagine.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Reserved and scholarly,
Sebastian St. Ives has been content without human desires—until they are
reawakened by the delicate, brave Amelia, whom he is meant to protect. For the
young woman has no idea she possesses the key to a ravenous vampire’s dark
victory. Now Sebastian must shield her from both a killer and his own growing
attraction—or bond with her completely, and forever...</b></span></div>
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My Lord Immortality wraps
up the Immortal Rogues trilogy very well.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In the final chapter of
this trilogy we meet Amelia and Sebastian.
Amelia is an amazing woman that has decided to take a different road
than the expected. Rather than marry
well and live the society life, she decides to take care of her mentally
challenged brother. She leaves the life
she knows and builds a stable home for him in the more affordable, seeder part
of London. William keeps Amelia
constantly busy, but she enjoys and loves him dearly. Her main concern is keeping him safe, but one
night when she is trying to locate him after one of his late night jaunts her
life changes forever.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Sebastian is not really
sure if he is up for the job of guardian.
He is a scholar first and is unsure how he can protect his charge. His feelings change the moment he first
protects her. There is a pull within
him. She draws him out of his norm and
brings him back to life. He hasn’t felt
this way in centuries and he’s not too sure if he likes it. He must do his duty to his people, but his
heart is telling him Amelia means much more to him. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Sebastian must protect
Amelia against the traitor Drake. Unknown
to Sebastian there are other forces working against him. This is evil’s last chance at the amulets and
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I would like to say that
the story is different from the others but it really isn’t. While every story was slightly different, they
were just too similar to me; same template, different names. But considering that the trilogy evolved
around three maidens, three guardians and their chore of protecting the
amulets; potential plots are very limited.
Ms. Ivy did pick some wonderfully strong women though. Each and every one of them have qualities
that are not normal for their times and for me, they made the stories.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The vampire universe that
Immortal Rogues entails is very sedate.
These are not sexually charged men.
Their lusts have been dormant for too long. In <i>My
Lord Immortality</i> there is no sex and very little sexual tension with only a
few kissing scenes. I would not feel bad
letting a teenager or my grandma read this book. With that being the case, the cover is very
misleading. It screams – sexy road ahead
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sexual stories that I have read in a long time. I have read YA’s with more
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><b><span style="color: #8e7cc3; line-height: 18px;">Ricky Lee has no plans of getting serious about anyone, but he will protect Toni Jean-Louis Parker. Not just because he’s been hired to do so, but because it’s the right thing to do. And if that means traveling around the country with one complicated She-jackal, dealing with chocolate-eating wild dogs, instigating trouble between his brothers, and having the most amazing sex he’s ever had…well, who said his job didn’t have perks?</span></b></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">First off. I do not love this book because my name is Toni….*smiles*…I love it because it is kick butt funny, has endearing crazy characters and a twisted new plot. So why wouldn’t I love it!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Toni may not be a progeny, but there is no one that can manage her family better. With ten siblings, yes ten, she has her hands full. As the oldest in this jackal family she tends to ensure the safety, security and all around wellbeing of each and every one of them. She adores them all and is willing to give up her own happiness to make sure they are happy and well taken care of. Well about her? She needs to let go and find happiness, but it might be the hardest and scariest thing she has ever done.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Toni was an unexpected pleasure. She’s a character that I think most moms would be able to relate to. She is the go to person for everything her family needs and is constantly being pulled in every direction. I loved her. Ricky Lee is her complete opposite, but exactly what she needs. Ms. Laurenston did a great job uniting these two. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ms. Laurenston is known for her scorching romance, but in <i>Wolf with Benefits</i> it was late in coming. On one side I was disappointed, but on the other I enjoyed the journey that these two lovers endured. My disappointment ended there and trust me, she more than makes up for it. She brought back a few prior characters, wrote an intriguing plot and once they started burning up the sheets…whoa! I will have to mention that she wrote some “monsters” that will have you cringing and laughing. They are bunch of selfish little buggers you want to smack and hug in the same moment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i>Phantom Shadows</i> in the third book in the <i>Immortal Guardians</i> series. Ms. Duvall’s vampire world is action packed
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Bastien could be
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understand why everyone hates him, but she is more curious with how much she desires
him. Following her feelings, she needs
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breaks loose. The immortals need to let
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to survive. Can these three sides find a
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third novel, we get to see the other side of the resident black sheep,
Bastien. I could tell from earlier books
in the series that he was not what he seemed and I couldn’t wait to read more
about him. I really enjoyed the
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realized how intertwined the novels are.
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This is top notch reading and high quality paranormal world
building. So grab the <i>Immortal Guardians</i> series with both
hands and hold on tight. These guys
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<b>When Talia Lyons was just a child, her parents were murdered before her eyes. Offered a choice between accepting their fate and exacting revenge, Talia trains to become one of the country’s deadliest assassins in order to kill the man responsible for their deaths: Ian Crane. Luckily, Talia was born with a gift- the ability to read and influence the minds of others. At sixteen, Talia is poised to graduate from the McDonough School for the Talented, where she learned to control her abilities. Now there is only one obstacle standing between her and the retribution she craves... Talia herself.</b></div>
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<b>Her greatest asset may also be her undoing; while a formidable weapon in the field, Talia’s talents prevent her from both shutting off the mental connection she shares with her questionable boyfriend and blocking out the thoughts of a beguiling fellow recruit. But Talia can’t afford to have the feelings and distractions of a normal teenage girl, when her life is far from normal.</b></div>
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<b>She must regain the single-minded determination that has brought her this far, or it may cost Talia her life when she finally faces Crane. And even after being molded in to a weapon of war, she’ll still have to find the strength it takes to pull the trigger.</b></div>
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<b>If James Bond and Sookie Stackhouse had a love child with a yearning for vengeance, her story would be TALENTED: an adventure about powerful teenagers who aren't afraid to embrace their fears and fight for what they believe in.</b><br />
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<b>Sophie moved to Washington, D.C. after graduating from Penn State University to pursue a career in the Sciences. After deciding to actually write down one of the stories she makes up in her head, Sophie began the long journey towards her first full-length novel, Talented. Caged is her second novel, and the second in the Talented Saga. Hunted, the third novel in the Talented Saga is available now. The final installment in Talia's story, Created, will be released in Summer 2013! See You In My Nightmares will be the first book in Sophie's new series, the Nighttime Prophecies Trilogy, and is set for a Spring 2013 release. </b></div>
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kin. Honestly, though, I thought I was finished with the one dragon I'd have
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<b>If Éibhear wants to play the caring hero and travel into the most
forsaken of Gods forsaken lands to protect the one woman who doesn't need it --
namely me -- I'll let him. Because while I'm trying to fulfill a ridiculous
quest for a pushy god, I'm going to draw this overconfident warlord much too
close, rekindle his fires, and enjoy every minute of his delicious defeat...<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Dangerous, aka Izzy, has earned her name, time and time again. Now she is a General of three legions of the
Queen’s army. She has grown up to be a
strong independent woman who has no need to be saved or coddled. After ten long years, the dragon who captured
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Éibhear the Contemptible didn't always have that name. He was
once known as Éibhear the Blue. He was the
baby brother of the dragon siblings. The
most cherished by the women and most tormented by the men. After a tragedy altered Éibhear’s life, he
grew up fast and hard. Unable to come to
terms with his loss or his anger, he leaves all he knows and becomes an
unstoppable warrior of the Mì-runach, the Queen’s most deadly fighters. He has found his destiny or has he? He has been ordered to return home and one
look at the woman Izzy has become stops him in his tracks. He must now decide to either become the
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First off, let me
say that it is nice to read a really big book sometimes. <i>How to
Drive a Dragon Crazy</i> tops out at around 470 pages. In a time when it seems novels are barely 300
pages, this was a pleasant change. Ms.
Aiken did a fabulous job keeping me entertained the whole time too. I never knew what she was going to throw at
me and I was always on the edge of my seat.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The rich detail
of Ms. Aiken’s dragon world continues to fascinate me. She does a fabulous job capturing the
characters personalities, their dynamic relationships and the nonstop action. <i>How to
Drive a Dragon Crazy</i> is brutally graphic and bloody, yet still makes you
laugh when someone loses an eye or something else equally important. Not really sure how she does it, but I love
it! One would think I’d be turned off
from the vivid details of the battle, but it’s so well written I was
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the development of Izzy and Éibhear’s relationship. They have been dancing around each other for
so many years; it was nice to have them finally get together. While one could say it was abrupt, I could
see that it was two matured adults finally able to get past their childish insecurities
and misconceptions and take what they wanted.
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other, it was all done in fun and went to prove how they were two halves of one
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to <i>The Dragon Kin</i> series. With beautifully described details and heartwarming
snark. This novel is reading perfection with
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She’s got more warlock than she can hex with Dred Shadowins. He isn’t just a
billionaire playboy and Weekly Warlock centerfold. He’s a spy for the High
Chancellor, and he convinces Middy to pose as his fiancée for his latest mission.
Too bad no one told his mother before she slipped Middy a potion that will make
their sham engagement all too real in just ten days.<o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"><b>Dred Shadowins already has
his hands full with cursed objects, possessed nuns, and dreams where Merlin
makes him pay for taking his name in vain by relating his sexcapades with
Nimue. But by the end of the mission, he’s convinced his most difficult
challenge is the hero’s cape Middy’s draped over his shoulders. Because he
wants nothing more than to give her the one thing he may not be capable of
providing: Happily Ever After.</b><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Oh yeah! Aha, now this is what I’m talking about! While I liked <i>How to Lose a Demon in 10 Days</i>, I REALLY liked <i>How to Marry a Warlock</i>. Ms.
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bane of Middy Cherrywood’s existence in the Academy. He was the typical boy who tormented
girls. He grew into a man that continued
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Middy’s nightly fantasies revolve
around Dred, but it is a secret that she guards tightly. He is a womanizing jerk, but after the funding
for her next big charity event falls through she must go to him for a very
large donation. This is not Middy’s idea
of fun. His favorite taunt for her was
calling her Cherry-Would-If-She-Could. Now
she is all grown up and even though Cherry-Hasn’t, she will not allow him to
intimidate her. She needs this for the
children and she will endure what he dishes out.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Yes, he knows he’s a
bastard, but when he sees something he wants he gets it. After witnessing Middy blossom into a
stunning woman, Dred wants her. Even
though he already planned to donate to the cause, he uses the event to worm his
way into her life. Before he could
partake of Ms. Middy, circumstances change and now he needs her help. Something else Dred didn’t expect was to
become the hunted. Middy is out to have
a little taste of the “real” Dred and he’s hard pressed to keep it strictly
business.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">From donator to fiancé,
things escalate quickly. He needs to
find the conspirators, protect his identity and keep his hands off Middy. Well after a visit to his aunts, he also has
to safeguard his heart. Poor, poor Dred.
What is a man to do?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">My first thought about
this book, when I was only a few pages in was that this is Harry Potter for
adults. I’m not sure if Ms. DeWylde
planned it that way, but it worked for me.
I was sitting in my reading nook, downright ecstatic. I loved HP and the idea we can see the adult
side, had me a very happy camper. For
example: when I say Middy’s nightly fantasies revolve around Dred, they really do. Remember how the articles in HP came to life
on the page; well in Ms. DeWylde’s version, they actually come to life!! Now take a moment to think on that and the
advantage for fantasies!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">OK, now that I got your attention,
<i>How to Marry a Warlock</i> is a very good,
saucy read. The humor in the first two
thirds of the book was out-and-out hilarious.
While it became bit more serious towards the end, it didn’t take away
from the story. Laughs were still to be
had.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">How to Marry a Warlock</span></i><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;"> can be read alone.
As I said in my prior review, I hoped to see the characters return from
the first novel and they did. Not how I
expected them to and not as many either, but they helped this story along very nicely. From reading the next blurb for <i>How to Seduce an Angel in 10 Days</i>, I can’t
see that being the case. They are prior
characters and I can’t imagine reading it without the backstory. You won’t be disappointed, so pick up <i>How to Marry a Warlock</i> and <i>How to Lose a Demon</i>. I’m truly enjoying this new series.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Snarky characters,
exciting new universe and a winning plot all make up <i>How to Marry a Warlock in 10 Days</i>.
It’s a fast and entertaining read that will keep you turning the
pages. Be prepared to lose yourself, but
you’ll have a great time at it. It’s a
marvelous world and I am so glad I visited it.
Great job Ms. DeWylde!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Thanks for reading ~ Toni</span></div>
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<span style="color: #ffd966; font-size: large;">My review for the first book in the series.</span></div>
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