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April 12, 2015
Book Review: The One Path by Larry S. Gerovac
Author: Larry S. Gerovac
Genre: Fantasy
Rating: 4 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Lucifer asked the Gypsies, “What is the punishment for killing a Dark Warrior?” There was absolute silence. All the Gypsies were in fear for their lives. They did not want to draw the attention of this powerful demon.
Jal, seeing an opportunity for himself yelled, “Life for life.” Lucifer watched as Rayus tried to warn his dad by tugging on his arm.
That evil grin appeared on Lucifer’s face once ag...
April 9, 2015
Book Tours: Starter Day Party for The DataMatch Series
I’m hosting the starter day party today for the book tour for contemporary romance “The DataMatch Series”. There’s also a giveaway for a $50 Amazon gift card during the tour, so scroll down to participate.
Tour ScheduleApril 10th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading
April 11th: Book Excerpt “Getting Mr. Lucky” @ Fangirl Moments and My Two Cents
April 12th: Promo and Book Excerpt “Seducing Dr. Cupid” @ Underneath the Covers
April 13th: Promo and Book Excerpt “Getting Mr. Lucky” @ Nat’s Book...
Book Review: My Journey to the Ocean by Lena Mikado
Title: My Journey to the Ocean
Author: Lena Mikado
Genre: Romance / Chicklit
Age Group: Adult
Rating: 4 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by Enchanted Book Promotions in exchange for an honest review.
This novel is a memoir. Memoir gone chick lit (a bit twisted, perhaps at times too philosophical chick lit), yet still a memoir. It is a story about coming out of age, about what is happening on one’s mind when they are falling out of love and about trying to live in the present momen...
April 7, 2015
Book Review: Monster by Keith Ferrario
Author: Keith Ferrario
Genre: Horror, Dark Fiction
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Rating: 2 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
They’re the only humans. But they’re not alone.
Adam Hayes pilots a small team to a remote Antarctic research station. Their mission: to investigate the loss of communications. Once there, the group of five find the station deserted, the radio smashed, and several strange piles of empty clothing. Force...
Cover Reveal Party Trespass
I’m hosting the cover reveal for “Trespass” today. The cover looks gorgeous.

Five men, separated by five thousand years, their destinies bound by one discovery.
Somewhere, sometime, the Darkeningstone is waiting.
Trespass combines gritty, edgy modern-day action with a thrilling adventure across time. Discovered over 5,000 years ago, the Darkeningstone affects everyone who finds it.
Jake was too smart to believe the rumours about Scaderstone Pit, but now he’s in more danger th...
April 6, 2015
Cover Reveal Party Wishing Cross Station
I’m happy to reveal the cover today for “Wishing Cross Station”. This cover looks amazing!
About The BookA dark fantasy romance from the author of GODSPEED and OF STARDUST…
Don’t stay a moment longer than you have to. Don’t say too much. Don’t pollute the timeline.
When nineteen-year-old college library page Keigan Wainwright is sent to pick up a private donation of books for the school’s collection, he has no idea where one of those books will take him, or what it will take from him.
Ret...
April 3, 2015
Book Tours: Starter Day Party for Weeping Angels
I’m hosting a starter day party for the book tour for romance / women’s fiction “Weeping Angels”. The tour runs from April 4 to April 18.
Tour ScheduleApril 4th: Starter Day Party @ I Heart Reading
April 4th: Book Excerpt @ Indy Book Fairy
April 5th: Book Excerpt @ Fangirl Moments and My Two Cents
April 7th: Book Excerpt @ Undercover Book Reviews
April 9th: Book Excerpt @ Mythical Books
April 11th: Book Excerpt @ Nat’s Book Nook
April 12th: Book Review @ Laura’s Interests
April 13th: Book E...
Book Review: Sudden Secrets by C. Lee McKenzie
Author: C. Lee McKenzie
Genre: Contemporary, Young Adult, Mystery
Age Group: Young Adult
Rating: 4 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
One Secret
Cleo has struggled to heal after her baby sister’s death, but the flashbacks to the accident won’t go away. With the move, she vows to keep her tragedy a secret and avoid pitying looks.
One Mystery
Something’s strange about the abandoned house across the street-flashes...
April 2, 2015
Book Tours: Guest Post Knight of Rapture Tour
I’m hosting an interview today for the “Knight of Rapture” tour, and I’m interviewing Ruth A. Casie, the author of the book.
Author InterviewRuth, I am so excited to have you as my featured guest today. I appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions.
Thank you so much Majanka for inviting me onto your blog.
Ruth, how long have you been writing romance? Would you say it has always been your calling?
I’ve been writing romance since 2010. I was an avid reader and hadn’t planned to wri...
Book Review: Factory Town by Jon Bassoff
Author: Jon Bassoff
Genre: Horror, Dark Fiction
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Rating: 3 stars
Purchase: Amazon
Review copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Russell Carver, an enigmatic and tortured man in search of a young girl gone missing, has come to Factory Town, a post-industrial wasteland of abandoned buildings, crumbling asphalt, deadly characters, hidden secrets and unspeakable depravity. Wandering deeper and deeper into the dangerous, dream-li...