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Martha Bourke

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in Burlington, VT, The United States

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http://www.marthabourke.com

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Young Adult, Romance, Science Fiction & Fantasy

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My favorite authors are Charles Dickens, Edgar Allen Poe and Jane Aust...more

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Martha Bourke grew up in Burlington, Vermont, often considered a hub of "free thinking." She was encouraged to write and be creative at a very young age. Martha also had her father's talent for languages, which later became her career. She spent fifteen years creating and teaching in foreign language programs for young children. She continued to write on the side, trying out a variety of fiction genres. Then she discovered YA - specifically, paranormal romance. She was hooked!

Martha and her husband of fourteen years have carved out their own little piece of Vermont in the Massachusetts countryside. When not writing, Martha loves spending time with her animals, good music, thrifting, and adding to her Converse collection. She is currently wo...more

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Forbidden Call Out on Kindle!

The first book in the New Breed Novels is here! Forbidden Call is the first in the adult spin-off series from the YA Jaguar Sun books. But you don’t have to read the YA books to read this exciting new series. It’s a series all on its own!Like paranormal romance mixed with the action of urban fantasy? Then check out the New Breeds. These boys are shifter warriors – strong, fierce, and sexy as he...

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Average rating: 3.99 · 209 ratings · 88 reviews · 4 distinct works · Similar authors

	Jaguar Sun (Jaguar Sun, #1) 3.93 of 5 stars 3.93 avg rating — 176 ratings — published 2012 — 5 editions	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Jaguar Moon (Jaguar Sun Series Book 2) 4.28 of 5 stars 4.28 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Revelations: A Novella (Jaguar Sun Series #2.5) 4.2 of 5 stars 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Forbidden Call (New Breeds, #1) 5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — published 2013	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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Jaguar Sun (1 book)
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Parallel (Travelers, #1)

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Martha Bourke said: "Parallel by Claudia Lefeve is a superb reading experience. The book centers on Etta, a teenager who was orphaned when her parents were in an accident. The flawless research into the world of a child in foster care allows the reader to have sympathy f...more "

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Martha Bourke liked Jonel Boyko's review of Jaguar Sun: " There was so much to appreciate in this novel that I don’t know where to start. The fact that Bourke took shifters out of mainstream Caucasian society and gave them very deep ethnic roots was brilliant. She dug into existing mythology and religion... " Read more of this review »
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Martha Bourke marked as to-read: Shades of Gray by Andy Holloman (Goodreads Author)	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Martha Bourke said "yes" to attending the event: Free Giveaway - Bestselling Thriller - Shades of Gray date: December 23, 2012 11:45AM location: Amazon // All over the World, The United States description: Hey -- Grab a free copy of Bestselling Thriller Shades of Gray. Free on Amazon 12/23 and 12/24/2012.... http://www.amazon.com/Shades-of-Gray-... Martha said: All set, Andy! Best of luck!
Dec 23, 2012 07:39am
Martha Bourke made a comment on Gray Redemption is HERE!!: "Congratulations, Alan! What a great accomplishment. Enjoy the holidays with your family and celebrate! Best of luck going multi-outlet. May 2013 be th...more "
Dec 20, 2012 05:38pm

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Making Connections: MOVED - JAGUAR SUN (Jaguar Sun Series Book 1) by Martha Bourke	20	37	May 15, 2012 07:31pm
Avoca Book Club: Sandy's 2012 Reading Goals and Challenges	11	20	May 24, 2012 05:14pm
Making Connection...: ARR # 4 - JAGUAR SUN (Jaguar Sun Series Book 1) by Martha Bourke - PNR	32	74	Jul 28, 2012 11:36am
2013 Reading Chal...: Johanna´s Corner	19	39	Oct 20, 2012 02:24pm
2013 Reading Chal...: Johanna: 66 Books	126	101	Dec 27, 2012 10:29am
Help with Book Fo...: Formatting Services	14	26	Jan 30, 2013 11:14pm
Making Connection...: ARR # 107 - JAGUAR MOON by Martha Bourke	19	55	Feb 23, 2013 01:46pm
Action/Adventure ...: Free or Cheap A/A Audio Books	31	51	May 13, 2013 08:45am

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