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March 11, 2015
Sons of Judgment by Morgana Phoenix - Cover Reveal
Title: Sons of JudgmentAuthor: Airicka PhoenixGenre: NA ParanormalHosted by: Lady Amber's Tours
Blurb: No good deed goes unpunished. Riley Masters learns this the hard way when she finds a wallet and decides to do the right thing. But returning it will cost her much more than she bargains for. Abandoned by her mother, raised by an indifferent father, Riley has accepted the fact that she would be alone always. She has no idea that a single act of kindness would propel her into a world where creatures that shouldn’t exist guard the human race from the demons that lurk in the shadows. That it will cost her the lives of those she loves while unearthing a destiny she never imagined with a man who is forbidden to love her. She finds passion, romance and the family she’d been searching for her entire life, but at what cost and what is she willing to sacrifice to find answers and happiness? Octavian Maxwell has always known his place. He is a Caster, a Son of Judgment. His job is to protect the mortal world from the creatures plotting to destroy it. Instead, his world is shattered when a human girl walks into Final Judgment, a girl he has been searching for his entire life, a girl he is forbidden to ever touch. Being with her will break the oath he’s sworn to never love a mortal. But his heart has already found its mate and it refuses to let go. Final Judgment… a place undetected, a gateway to evil and a legend that will undo everything anyone has ever known about our world.
Blurb: His love will become her curse. For centuries, Gideon has kept his secret, knowing that it could mean the life of the woman whose very heartbeat was his reason for living. But when Veil Creatures are slaughtered in their homes by those sworn to protect them, it may be up to him to save those he loves from a fate worse than death. What he doesn’t expect is the betrayal and a choice that could leave his family devastated. Valkyrie Devereaux believes only in the power of justice, loyalty and obeying the laws of her people. Love was something to be feared and she had been taught long ago that anything that could make you weak, needed to be eliminated. But when she is assigned to join the Casters of the north in hunting down the creatures killing the innocent, even she can’t help the twang of longing for something that goes against everything she was raised to believe was wrong. Like fire and gasoline, passions collide. Heat erupts as they fight against their desires and their very nature. But a fire like theirs can never be smothered. It can never be stopped. It can only burn to unimaginable heights, but what happens when it careens out of control and destroys everything around them? And who is waiting for that exact moment to destroy the brothers? She will become his death.
Airicka Phoenix lives in a world where unicorns, fairies and mermaids run amok through her home on a daily basis. When she’s not chasing after pixies and rounding up imps, also known as her four children, she can be found conjuring up evil villains, bad-ass heroines and swoon-worthy heroes to play with. Airicka is singlehandedly responsible for her greatly anticipated collections, The Touch Saga, The Lost Girl Duology, The Regeneration Series, Games of Fire & Betraying Innocence. She also writes mature paranormal & contemporary romance under the dark guise of Morgana Phoenix. To date, she is responsible for The Sons of Judgment Saga, In The Dark Series, Forever His Baby & Bye-Bye Baby. For more about Airicka and the realm she rules with an iron fist—and tons of chocolate—visit her at:www.AirickaPhoenix.comhttps://www.tsu.co/airickaphoenixhttps://www.facebook.com/airicka.phoenixhttps://twitter.com/AirickaPhoenixBuy Links: (Octavian’s Undoing, Book One)Amazon US * Amazon CA * Amazon UK * Amazon DE * Amazon FR * Amazon AU * Amazon IN * iBooks * B&N * Smashwords * Scribd * Inktera * Goodreads Gideon's Promise (Book 2):Amazon US * Amazon CA * Amazon UK * Amazon DE * Amazon FR * Amazon AU * Amazon IN * iBooks * B&N * Smashwords * Scribd * Inktera * Goodreads»Magnus' Defeat (Book 3):Goodreads: http://goo.gl/Kdl3rU »Regulus' Submission (Book 4):Goodreads: http://goo.gl/dMw6hp
March 2, 2015
Ready to love again by Karen Hughes - Cover Reveal
*Note: PLEASE DO NOT POST THIS UNTIL 2ND March 2015*
Title: READY TO LOVE AGAIN (The Sweet Romance Series Book #2)Author: Keren HughesPublication Date: TBA
SynopsisFor Alyssa Young, life has never been easy. But the hardest thing of all was two years ago when her husband Ethan committed suicide…
Moving town was her only option, she had to get out of the town where she grew up and all the buildings and people reminded her of what she had lost.
She found a new job at Emerging Butterfly Publishing House and that was where she met editor, Chase Williams.
Although she has no romantic interest in him, he pursues her…
Of course he's good looking. He's also smart, funny, and she loves spending time with him. But Alyssa can't put the past to rest.
He wants Alyssa to open up to him and fall in love with him the way he fell for her the moment he met her.
Can Chase convince Alyssa that the time is right and she’s ready to love again?
Author Bio:
Keren lives in the UK and is an avid bookworm. She fondly remembers the days where she would lie in her bedroom away from distraction and get lost in the world of make believe. Her first real memory of reading something she fell in love with was The Hobbit. In her teenage years, she became addicted to Point Horror books like RL Stine's The Boyfriend, but she also enjoyed light Summer reads like What Katy Did and What Katy Did Next.
Over the years she has come to realise that she is a bit of an OCD freak about books. They have to be in perfect condition without the slightest bit of damage.
She has been a book reviewer for the last few years and a book hoarder for a LOT longer. You can NEVER have too many books! Her shelves are bulging and overflowing but she always wants "just one more book".
Keren had her first book published by Limitless Publishing in November 2013. It's a YA Paranormal Romance novel called Stolen. Her second book was published with LP in May 2014. This time, an NA Contemporary Romance called Nothing Like The First Time.
She couldn't have been more surprised when NLTFT appeared on the Amazon Best Seller list. That was a dream come true.
Keren is currently working on more NA Contemporary Romances for you to fall in love with.
Keren loves hearing from her readers.
You can reach her by email at kerentshughes@gmail.com
Visit her author blog here: www.authorkerentshughes.wordpress.com
Facebook Profile: www.facebook.com/keren.hughes.92
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/kerentshughes Buy Links for Nothing Like The First Time (The Sweet Romance Series Book #1)Amazon UKAmazon USBarnes and Noble
Title: READY TO LOVE AGAIN (The Sweet Romance Series Book #2)Author: Keren HughesPublication Date: TBA
SynopsisFor Alyssa Young, life has never been easy. But the hardest thing of all was two years ago when her husband Ethan committed suicide…
Moving town was her only option, she had to get out of the town where she grew up and all the buildings and people reminded her of what she had lost.
She found a new job at Emerging Butterfly Publishing House and that was where she met editor, Chase Williams.
Although she has no romantic interest in him, he pursues her…
Of course he's good looking. He's also smart, funny, and she loves spending time with him. But Alyssa can't put the past to rest.
He wants Alyssa to open up to him and fall in love with him the way he fell for her the moment he met her.
Can Chase convince Alyssa that the time is right and she’s ready to love again?
Author Bio:
Keren lives in the UK and is an avid bookworm. She fondly remembers the days where she would lie in her bedroom away from distraction and get lost in the world of make believe. Her first real memory of reading something she fell in love with was The Hobbit. In her teenage years, she became addicted to Point Horror books like RL Stine's The Boyfriend, but she also enjoyed light Summer reads like What Katy Did and What Katy Did Next. Over the years she has come to realise that she is a bit of an OCD freak about books. They have to be in perfect condition without the slightest bit of damage.
She has been a book reviewer for the last few years and a book hoarder for a LOT longer. You can NEVER have too many books! Her shelves are bulging and overflowing but she always wants "just one more book".
Keren had her first book published by Limitless Publishing in November 2013. It's a YA Paranormal Romance novel called Stolen. Her second book was published with LP in May 2014. This time, an NA Contemporary Romance called Nothing Like The First Time.
She couldn't have been more surprised when NLTFT appeared on the Amazon Best Seller list. That was a dream come true.
Keren is currently working on more NA Contemporary Romances for you to fall in love with.
Keren loves hearing from her readers.
You can reach her by email at kerentshughes@gmail.com
Visit her author blog here: www.authorkerentshughes.wordpress.com
Facebook Profile: www.facebook.com/keren.hughes.92
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/kerentshughes Buy Links for Nothing Like The First Time (The Sweet Romance Series Book #1)Amazon UKAmazon USBarnes and Noble
February 14, 2015
Second Sight Cover Reveal
The day is here where i can finally share the cover for a book i've been working on for about 6 months (longer than i usually work on a book). I'm so excited and Rebecca has done an amazing job.
Without further ado, here is the cover for Second Sight...
Title: Second Sight
Series: The Adelaide Paige Saga Episode Two
Genre: NA romantic suspense/ crime
Cover Designer: Rebecca Berto of Berto Designs
Release Date: March 17 2015
Formats: eBook and Paperback
Blurb
While working on what seems like just another case, Forensic Pathologist Adelaide Paige discovers something so shocking she can no longer concentrate. Something is wrong with her visions and her new assistant thinks the world should know about Addy.
When her boyfriend pulls away from her, Addy fears the mounting pressure will break her if she is to lose Killian.
As if things couldn’t get any worse, Addy is asked to take a case in New York, taking her away from everyone who loves and supports her. The opportunity is too big to turn down, but without Killian to hold her together, Addy fears she’ll be forced to return to the asylum.
Is there a new ability plaguing Addy—or is she really going mad this time?
The much anticipated sequel to the bestselling First Glance.
Add to Goodreads
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Without further ado, here is the cover for Second Sight...
Title: Second Sight
Series: The Adelaide Paige Saga Episode Two
Genre: NA romantic suspense/ crime
Cover Designer: Rebecca Berto of Berto Designs
Release Date: March 17 2015
Formats: eBook and Paperback
Blurb
While working on what seems like just another case, Forensic Pathologist Adelaide Paige discovers something so shocking she can no longer concentrate. Something is wrong with her visions and her new assistant thinks the world should know about Addy.
When her boyfriend pulls away from her, Addy fears the mounting pressure will break her if she is to lose Killian.
As if things couldn’t get any worse, Addy is asked to take a case in New York, taking her away from everyone who loves and supports her. The opportunity is too big to turn down, but without Killian to hold her together, Addy fears she’ll be forced to return to the asylum.
Is there a new ability plaguing Addy—or is she really going mad this time?
The much anticipated sequel to the bestselling First Glance.
Add to Goodreads
Haven't caught up?
First Glance is on sale until Second Sight's release.
Amazon iBooks Kobo
Second Sight is available for Pre-order on the following stores
Barnes and Noble iBooks Kobo
January 31, 2015
Bye- Bye Baby by Morgana Phoenix - Release Day Blitz
Title: Bye-Bye BabyAuthor: Morgana Phoenix Genre: NA Contemporary Romance Expected Release Date: Jan 31, 2015Hosted by: Lady Amber's ToursBlurb: Love has no expiration. The morning Beth packed her bags and walked out of Cole’s life was the day he swore the only girl for him would be the six year old who called him daddy. He didn’t have time for love, not between raising his baby girl and trying to figure out what the hell he was going to do with his life. But fate has a funny way of coming around and kicking you when you least expect it. Cole’s new life was no exception. As a product of a severely broken home, Beth Doan knew better than to ever get married. She’d seen what that commitment did to people and she loved Cole McClain too much to let marriage destroy them. But the minute she boards that bus she knew she was making the biggest mistake of her life. Only maybe she wasn’t, not when she goes running back home to the only man she ever loved and finds him in the arms of another woman. When an unexpected accident throws them together four years later, the last thing either anticipated was to become responsible for a little person who needs them a whole lot more than they need their bitterness and hurt feelings. Can Cole and Beth forgive and forget long enough to save the life of a child neither one of them predicted falling in love with? Or are some wounds just too deep to heal?
Airicka Phoenix lives in a world where unicorns, fairies and mermaids run amok through her home on a daily basis. When she’s not chasing after pixies and rounding up imps, also known as her four children, she can be found conjuring up evil villains, bad-ass heroines and swoon-worthy heroes to play with. Airicka is singlehandedly responsible for her greatly anticipated collections, The Touch Saga, The Lost Girl Duology, The Regeneration Series, Games of Fire & Betraying Innocence. She also writes mature paranormal & contemporary romance under the dark guise of Morgana Phoenix. To date, she is responsible for The Sons of Judgment Saga, In The Dark Series, Forever His Baby & Bye-Bye Baby. For more about Airicka and the realm she rules with an iron fist—and tons of chocolate—visit her at:www.AirickaPhoenix.comhttps://www.tsu.co/airickaphoenixhttps://www.facebook.com/airicka.phoenixhttps://twitter.com/AirickaPhoenix
January 30, 2015
Dreams - they do come true. And some get written into books.
I just spent the last 5 minutes trying to think of the perfect title for this blog post.
I wanted something catchy, fun, unique… nothing worked.
Then i thought of the reason i started writing my latest book. It was all because of a dream. I knew that it would be the perfect title for not only the book, but this blog post.
The Chronicles of Rain and Dreams actually came after that very first prologue in The Chronicles of Fire and Ice. Most of what you will read in the book… well, that was in my head from the very beginning just waiting for the perfect moment to get written. I think book 4 of my beloved series was the perfect time to write it.
In this book, you get to know my Dyston a little better. You get to see what happened when he recieved his Task - when he was told he had to find Scarlett and protect her at all costs. When i first dreamt of Dyston's backstory, when it finally came to me, it came it flashes.
The first chapter of Rain and Dreams, yeah that came after that infamous (am i allowed to say that?) prologue. After all, it was that prologue - along with the whole premise - that scored me an agent last year.
At the risk of sounding like i am talking myself up like a big egomaniac, i will stop.
But let me just say i am damn proud of this book, and this series as a whole. This book is my favourite of the series to date.
Because, If I hadn't met the guy who inpsired Dyston, this whole series would have never been born. So, I am forever thankful for that.
(For the record, no, he is not my boyfriend if you were wondering. I am still single. This guy is just a good friend who has yet to make his move ;)
The Chronicles of Rain and Dreams is out now.
Buy your copy here: Amazon Barnes and Noble Kobo iBooks
I am throwing a release party to celebrate The Chronicles of Rain and Dreams' release, and would love you all to come join me! I will be giving away a signed copy of The Chronicles of Rain and Dreams to one lucky attendee!
Join the fun here!
I wanted something catchy, fun, unique… nothing worked.
Then i thought of the reason i started writing my latest book. It was all because of a dream. I knew that it would be the perfect title for not only the book, but this blog post.
The Chronicles of Rain and Dreams actually came after that very first prologue in The Chronicles of Fire and Ice. Most of what you will read in the book… well, that was in my head from the very beginning just waiting for the perfect moment to get written. I think book 4 of my beloved series was the perfect time to write it.
In this book, you get to know my Dyston a little better. You get to see what happened when he recieved his Task - when he was told he had to find Scarlett and protect her at all costs. When i first dreamt of Dyston's backstory, when it finally came to me, it came it flashes.
The first chapter of Rain and Dreams, yeah that came after that infamous (am i allowed to say that?) prologue. After all, it was that prologue - along with the whole premise - that scored me an agent last year.
At the risk of sounding like i am talking myself up like a big egomaniac, i will stop.
But let me just say i am damn proud of this book, and this series as a whole. This book is my favourite of the series to date.
Because, If I hadn't met the guy who inpsired Dyston, this whole series would have never been born. So, I am forever thankful for that.
(For the record, no, he is not my boyfriend if you were wondering. I am still single. This guy is just a good friend who has yet to make his move ;)
The Chronicles of Rain and Dreams is out now.
Buy your copy here: Amazon Barnes and Noble Kobo iBooks
I am throwing a release party to celebrate The Chronicles of Rain and Dreams' release, and would love you all to come join me! I will be giving away a signed copy of The Chronicles of Rain and Dreams to one lucky attendee!
Join the fun here!
January 13, 2015
Bye-Bye Baby by Morgana Pheonix - Cover Reveal
Title: Bye-Bye BabyAuthor: Morgana Phoenix Genre: NA Contemporary Romance Expected Release Date: Jan 21, 2015Hosted by: Lady Amber's ToursBlurb: Love has no expiration. The morning Beth packed her bags and walked out of Cole’s life was the day he swore the only girl for him would be the six year old who called him daddy. He didn’t have time for love, not between raising his baby girl and trying to figure out what the hell he was going to do with his life. But fate has a funny way of coming around and kicking you when you least expect it. Cole’s new life was no exception. As a product of a severely broken home, Beth Doan knew better than to ever get married. She’d seen what that commitment did to people and she loved Cole McClain too much to let marriage destroy them. But the minute she boards that bus she knew she was making the biggest mistake of her life. Only maybe she wasn’t, not when she goes running back home to the only man she ever loved and finds him in the arms of another woman. When an unexpected accident throws them together four years later, the last thing either anticipated was to become responsible for a little person who needs them a whole lot more than they need their bitterness and hurt feelings. Can Cole and Beth forgive and forget long enough to save the life of a child neither one of them predicted falling in love with? Or are some wounds just too deep to heal?
International Bestselling author Airicka Phoenix lives in a world where unicorns, fairies and mermaids run amok through her home on a daily basis. When she’s not chasing after pixies and rounding up imps, also known as her four children, she can be found conjuring up evil villains, bad-ass heroines and swoon-worthy heroes to play with. Airicka is singlehandedly responsible for her greatly anticipated collections, the Touch Saga, The Lost Girl Duology, The Regeneration Series, Games of Fire & Betraying Innocence. She also writes mature paranormal & contemporary romance under the dark guise of Morgana Phoenix. To date, she is responsible for the Sons of Judgment Saga, My Soul For You, & Kissing Trouble.Author Links:Website: www.AirickaPhoenix.com Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/VgLqDLinkedIn: ca.linkedin.com/pub/airicka-phoenix/40/432/74/Facebook:Airicka: https://www.facebook.com/airicka.phoenixAiricka Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Airicka-Phoenix/252135634831614Morgan Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Morgana-Phoenix/148839731972606Airicka's Mystical Creations: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Airickas-Mystical-Creations/462373910480084The Dark Realm: https://www.facebook.com/TheDarkCourtThe Touch Saga Page: https://www.facebook.com/TouchSeriesByAirickaPhoenixTwitter: https://twitter.com/AirickaPhoenix (@AirickaPhoenix)https://twitter.com/AirickaPhoenix (@Morgana_Phoenix)Goodreads:Airicka: https://www.goodreads.com/AirickaPhoenixMorgana: https://www.goodreads.com/MorganaPhoenixGoogle+ Airicka: https://plus.google.com/u/0/101248439681101533712Morgana: https://plus.google.com/115636000442414081509Booktropolous: https://booktropoloussocial.com/index.php?do=/profile-941/Book Pages: Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Airicka-Phoenix/e/B00906AGHMAmazon.ca: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Airicka-Phoenix/e/B00906AGHMAmazon.de: http://www.amazon.de/Airicka-Phoenix/e/B00906AGHMAmazon.fr: http://www.amazon.fr/Airicka-Phoenix/e/B00906AGHMAmazon.jp: http://www.amazon.co.jp/Airicka-Phoenix/e/B00906AGHMBarns & Nobles: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/c/airicka-phoenixiTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/airicka-phoenix/id562768863Scribd: http://www.scribd.com/airicka6phoenixInktera: http://www.inktera.com
January 7, 2015
Gilded Wings by Cameo Renae - Blog Tour
Title: Gilded Wings (Hidden Wings, 4)Author: Cameo RenaeGenre: Young Adult Fantasy
Expected Release Date: December 19, 2014
Publisher: Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Publishing
Cover Design: Regina Wamba at Mae I Design
Hosted by: Lady Amber's Tours
Blurb:
As the final battle draws near, Emma finds herself bound under an unbreakable oath. She must seal the bond with Ethon before her transformation, or risk her life and the lives of those she truly loves. Who she wants is no longer an option.Lucian has unleashed troops of evil beasts from the Underworld, making it impossible for Emma to leave the protective barrier of Alaine’s home. War is inevitable. The Guardians will need to stay and fight their ground, hoping Lucifer keeps his end of the deal and comes to their aid.In this epic series conclusion, burning questions will be answered, lives will be lost, and sacrifices will be made.But who will survive, and at what cost?
Tag:You can choose your path, but your fate is sealed.
My Review:
Oh my goodness! What an epic finale! Hidden Wings was and is one of my fave series ever. There were so many moments in this book that made me cry out in joy and sadness, and laugh out loud and even grinning like a Cheshire Cat. Cameo has an uncanny ability to write magic and pull the reader in and ensnare them so they are hooked on her words forever. Everything I felt was tied up into one neat and perfect conclusion. 5/5 stars.
Author Bio:
My family is what keeps my heart beating, and my world a happy place to be.
I love reading great books that whisk me away from reality, even if for a little while. :) Writing is my passion. I love creating new worlds and new characters, and taking wondrous adventures with them.
In My Dreams & Hidden Wings were both recently published through Crushing Hearts and Black Butterfly Publishing. Descent (A Hidden Wings novella) will be released May 15, 2013, and Broken Wings (Book 2 in the Hidden Wings Series) will be released June 1, 2013.
One day I will find my magic wardrobe, and ride away on my magical unicorn... ♥ Until then... I'll keep writing! ;)
Follow Cameo on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CameoRenaeFa...
Blog: http://cameorenae.blogspot.com/
Website: http://cameorenae.com
Twitter: @CameoRenaeAmazon: http://www.amazon.com/Cameo-Renae/e/B004X2PEH0/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1394488931&sr=8-2-ent
Links to the other book in the series:Hidden Wings (Book #1): http://smarturl.it/HiddenWings
Descent (Novella 1.5): http://smarturl.it/DescentNovella
Broken Wings (Book #2) : http://smarturl.it/BrokenWingsTethered Wings (Book 3): http://smarturl.it/TetheredWings
Gilded Wings (Book #4): http://smarturl.it/GildedWings
December 31, 2014
Read the 1st chapter of The Chronicles of Rain and Dreams!
Its the 1st of January 2015! Which means its my birthday and it also marks 30 days until the release of The Chronicles of Rain and Dreams!
Just because it is my birthday, doesn't mean i have to be greedy and keep all the presents to myself. I am a caring, giving person, so i am giving you all a gift....
The exclusive FIRST CHAPTER from THE CHRONICLES OF RAIN AND DREAMS! You can thank me later.
Chapter One: Tasked (unedited and subject to change)Seven years earlierDyston bowed his head. He hadn’t wanted to come to this place. To him, the Realm of Light was a place where an angel came to receive judgment or their Task. At the age of eighteen, the latter was now upon him, and he was petrified. Although Dyston considered himself a rebel, not a Mummy’s boy, he wished his mother had come inside with him. At eighteen, all Nephilim received their first ever Task, the one that would determine all other tasks for the rest of their lives. Dyston’s father had drilled into him that he was not to fail this one above all else, or he would ‘bring shame upon the family’ and probably be banished. Yeah, Zachariah was an extremist and often over dramatized things. Dyston rarely went along with what he said, unlike his older brother.
“Dyston Blackbell, are you ready to receive your first task?” Ariel, the Gatekeeper of the Realm asked him. As Gatekeeper it was her role to give each Nephilim their tasks. If it was a generic task, such as watch over someone, or retrieve an item of importance from the Michaelites, then Ariel gave these out. But if the task was of more importance, Nephilim was sent to the Realm of Fire, or Heaven, as it was named in the Michaelite bible. Dyston had no idea which task he was going to receive, but as he felt the presence of Ariel’s hand hovering over his head, his answer came right out.
“Yes. I am ready.”
There was a rustling of paper, and Dyston took that as a sign to raise his head. When he did, he saw Ariel unrolling an ancient looking scroll. She met his eyes before reading from it.
“Dyston Archer Blackbell, I gift you…” Ariel paused, squinted, then looked up at him. A worried look was apparent on her face.
“Is something wrong?” he asked.
“Uh… there seems to be a slight problem.”
“What?” He couldn’t believe this. His very first Task and there was a problem.
“It looks like I’ll have to send you up to the Realm of Fire.”
Dyston’s eyes widened. The Realm of Fire! He was going to the Realm of Fire. He couldn’t help but smile.
“Really? Is my task that important it needs to be gifted by God himself?”
“So it would seem. I am only following instructions. It says to send you to the Realm of Fire right away.”
Dyston stood and brushed off his knees. Kneeling really hurt his patellae. He hated it. “Awesome.”
As he was about to turn away and leave, Ariel stopped him.
“Give Uriel my regards.”
Present Day
Dyston shut his book and rubbed his eyes, sitting up straighter in his chair. He hadn’t realised he had fallen asleep, let alone dreamed. Dreaming was second nature to him, and for the past thirty- nine days he had been living in a dream drought. And he knew why. Because thirty- nine days ago he had left his soul mate to go off on his own. He didn’t want to, he had to. For protecting Scarlett was of the utmost importance. After all, God himself had asked him to watch over her. But he had broken his promise, not just to himself but also to God. He had sinned greatly. And he blamed his father. When Dyston was only an infant, his father had injected Demon blood into him, thus causing him to have black wings. And from that day onward he was tainted, cursed and broken. That was why he had to leave. That was why he had to make Scarlett think he was dead. Her thoughts earlier that day had told him as much.
~
It hasn’t rained in thirty-nine days. The plants have shrivelled up and the grass is brown. The pavement is cracked and you can probably fry an egg on the road. Thirty- nine days of no rain. For thirty- nine days the world has suffered for our selfish love. It has been thirty- nine days since the boy who created rain, died.~Dyston had woken up dripping in a cold sweat. “She thinks I’m dead.” He said to the darkness. “Well, I guess its better than the alternative.” The past thirty- nine days, Dyston had adapted quite well to shielding his thoughts from everyone. Especially Scarlett. To let her think he was dead was better than letting her find out what he had been doing these past thirty- nine days. “She’d hate me.”
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Just because it is my birthday, doesn't mean i have to be greedy and keep all the presents to myself. I am a caring, giving person, so i am giving you all a gift....
The exclusive FIRST CHAPTER from THE CHRONICLES OF RAIN AND DREAMS! You can thank me later.
Chapter One: Tasked (unedited and subject to change)Seven years earlierDyston bowed his head. He hadn’t wanted to come to this place. To him, the Realm of Light was a place where an angel came to receive judgment or their Task. At the age of eighteen, the latter was now upon him, and he was petrified. Although Dyston considered himself a rebel, not a Mummy’s boy, he wished his mother had come inside with him. At eighteen, all Nephilim received their first ever Task, the one that would determine all other tasks for the rest of their lives. Dyston’s father had drilled into him that he was not to fail this one above all else, or he would ‘bring shame upon the family’ and probably be banished. Yeah, Zachariah was an extremist and often over dramatized things. Dyston rarely went along with what he said, unlike his older brother.
“Dyston Blackbell, are you ready to receive your first task?” Ariel, the Gatekeeper of the Realm asked him. As Gatekeeper it was her role to give each Nephilim their tasks. If it was a generic task, such as watch over someone, or retrieve an item of importance from the Michaelites, then Ariel gave these out. But if the task was of more importance, Nephilim was sent to the Realm of Fire, or Heaven, as it was named in the Michaelite bible. Dyston had no idea which task he was going to receive, but as he felt the presence of Ariel’s hand hovering over his head, his answer came right out.
“Yes. I am ready.”
There was a rustling of paper, and Dyston took that as a sign to raise his head. When he did, he saw Ariel unrolling an ancient looking scroll. She met his eyes before reading from it.
“Dyston Archer Blackbell, I gift you…” Ariel paused, squinted, then looked up at him. A worried look was apparent on her face.
“Is something wrong?” he asked.
“Uh… there seems to be a slight problem.”
“What?” He couldn’t believe this. His very first Task and there was a problem.
“It looks like I’ll have to send you up to the Realm of Fire.”
Dyston’s eyes widened. The Realm of Fire! He was going to the Realm of Fire. He couldn’t help but smile.
“Really? Is my task that important it needs to be gifted by God himself?”
“So it would seem. I am only following instructions. It says to send you to the Realm of Fire right away.”
Dyston stood and brushed off his knees. Kneeling really hurt his patellae. He hated it. “Awesome.”
As he was about to turn away and leave, Ariel stopped him.
“Give Uriel my regards.”
Present Day
Dyston shut his book and rubbed his eyes, sitting up straighter in his chair. He hadn’t realised he had fallen asleep, let alone dreamed. Dreaming was second nature to him, and for the past thirty- nine days he had been living in a dream drought. And he knew why. Because thirty- nine days ago he had left his soul mate to go off on his own. He didn’t want to, he had to. For protecting Scarlett was of the utmost importance. After all, God himself had asked him to watch over her. But he had broken his promise, not just to himself but also to God. He had sinned greatly. And he blamed his father. When Dyston was only an infant, his father had injected Demon blood into him, thus causing him to have black wings. And from that day onward he was tainted, cursed and broken. That was why he had to leave. That was why he had to make Scarlett think he was dead. Her thoughts earlier that day had told him as much.
~
It hasn’t rained in thirty-nine days. The plants have shrivelled up and the grass is brown. The pavement is cracked and you can probably fry an egg on the road. Thirty- nine days of no rain. For thirty- nine days the world has suffered for our selfish love. It has been thirty- nine days since the boy who created rain, died.~Dyston had woken up dripping in a cold sweat. “She thinks I’m dead.” He said to the darkness. “Well, I guess its better than the alternative.” The past thirty- nine days, Dyston had adapted quite well to shielding his thoughts from everyone. Especially Scarlett. To let her think he was dead was better than letting her find out what he had been doing these past thirty- nine days. “She’d hate me.”
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A birthday present from me to you - Read the 1st chapter of Rain and Dreams!
Its the 1st of January 2015! Which means its my birthday and it also marks 30 days until the release of The Chronicles of Rain and Dreams!
Just because it is my birthday, doesn't mean i have to be greedy and keep all the presents to myself. I am a caring, giving person, so i am giving you all a gift....
The exclusive FIRST CHAPTER from THE CHRONICLES OF RAIN AND DREAMS! You can thank me later.
Chapter One: Tasked (unedited and subject to change)Seven years earlierDyston bowed his head. He hadn’t wanted to come to this place. To him, the Realm of Light was a place where an angel came to receive judgment or their Task. At the age of eighteen, the latter was now upon him, and he was petrified. Although Dyston considered himself a rebel, not a Mummy’s boy, he wished his mother had come inside with him. At eighteen, all Nephilim received their first ever Task, the one that would determine all other tasks for the rest of their lives. Dyston’s father had drilled into him that he was not to fail this one above all else, or he would ‘bring shame upon the family’ and probably be banished. Yeah, Zachariah was an extremist and often over dramatized things. Dyston rarely went along with what he said, unlike his older brother.
“Dyston Blackbell, are you ready to receive your first task?” Ariel, the Gatekeeper of the Realm asked him. As Gatekeeper it was her role to give each Nephilim their tasks. If it was a generic task, such as watch over someone, or retrieve an item of importance from the Michaelites, then Ariel gave these out. But if the task was of more importance, Nephilim was sent to the Realm of Fire, or Heaven, as it was named in the Michaelite bible. Dyston had no idea which task he was going to receive, but as he felt the presence of Ariel’s hand hovering over his head, his answer came right out.
“Yes. I am ready.”
There was a rustling of paper, and Dyston took that as a sign to raise his head. When he did, he saw Ariel unrolling an ancient looking scroll. She met his eyes before reading from it.
“Dyston Archer Blackbell, I gift you…” Ariel paused, squinted, then looked up at him. A worried look was apparent on her face.
“Is something wrong?” he asked.
“Uh… there seems to be a slight problem.”
“What?” He couldn’t believe this. His very first Task and there was a problem.
“It looks like I’ll have to send you up to the Realm of Fire.”
Dyston’s eyes widened. The Realm of Fire! He was going to the Realm of Fire. He couldn’t help but smile.
“Really? Is my task that important it needs to be gifted by God himself?”
“So it would seem. I am only following instructions. It says to send you to the Realm of Fire right away.”
Dyston stood and brushed off his knees. Kneeling really hurt his patellae. He hated it. “Awesome.”
As he was about to turn away and leave, Ariel stopped him.
“Give Uriel my regards.”
Present Day
Dyston shut his book and rubbed his eyes, sitting up straighter in his chair. He hadn’t realised he had fallen asleep, let alone dreamed. Dreaming was second nature to him, and for the past thirty- nine days he had been living in a dream drought. And he knew why. Because thirty- nine days ago he had left his soul mate to go off on his own. He didn’t want to, he had to. For protecting Scarlett was of the utmost importance. After all, God himself had asked him to watch over her. But he had broken his promise, not just to himself but also to God. He had sinned greatly. And he blamed his father. When Dyston was only an infant, his father had injected Demon blood into him, thus causing him to have black wings. And from that day onward he was tainted, cursed and broken. That was why he had to leave. That was why he had to make Scarlett think he was dead. Her thoughts earlier that day had told him as much.
~
It hasn’t rained in thirty-nine days. The plants have shrivelled up and the grass is brown. The pavement is cracked and you can probably fry an egg on the road. Thirty- nine days of no rain. For thirty- nine days the world has suffered for our selfish love. It has been thirty- nine days since the boy who created rain, died.~Dyston had woken up dripping in a cold sweat. “She thinks I’m dead.” He said to the darkness. “Well, I guess its better than the alternative.” The past thirty- nine days, Dyston had adapted quite well to shielding his thoughts from everyone. Especially Scarlett. To let her think he was dead was better than letting her find out what he had been doing these past thirty- nine days. “She’d hate me.”
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Haven't read the rest of the series? Start the adventure here:
The Chronicles of Fire and Ice (Book 1) (FREE)
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The Chronicles of Blood and Stone (Book 2)
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The Chronicles of Silver and Gold (book 3)
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And don't forget to check out the competition i am running. You could win a SIGNED paperback copy of RAIN AND DREAMS or a $20 Amazon gift card!
Just because it is my birthday, doesn't mean i have to be greedy and keep all the presents to myself. I am a caring, giving person, so i am giving you all a gift....
The exclusive FIRST CHAPTER from THE CHRONICLES OF RAIN AND DREAMS! You can thank me later.
Chapter One: Tasked (unedited and subject to change)Seven years earlierDyston bowed his head. He hadn’t wanted to come to this place. To him, the Realm of Light was a place where an angel came to receive judgment or their Task. At the age of eighteen, the latter was now upon him, and he was petrified. Although Dyston considered himself a rebel, not a Mummy’s boy, he wished his mother had come inside with him. At eighteen, all Nephilim received their first ever Task, the one that would determine all other tasks for the rest of their lives. Dyston’s father had drilled into him that he was not to fail this one above all else, or he would ‘bring shame upon the family’ and probably be banished. Yeah, Zachariah was an extremist and often over dramatized things. Dyston rarely went along with what he said, unlike his older brother.
“Dyston Blackbell, are you ready to receive your first task?” Ariel, the Gatekeeper of the Realm asked him. As Gatekeeper it was her role to give each Nephilim their tasks. If it was a generic task, such as watch over someone, or retrieve an item of importance from the Michaelites, then Ariel gave these out. But if the task was of more importance, Nephilim was sent to the Realm of Fire, or Heaven, as it was named in the Michaelite bible. Dyston had no idea which task he was going to receive, but as he felt the presence of Ariel’s hand hovering over his head, his answer came right out.
“Yes. I am ready.”
There was a rustling of paper, and Dyston took that as a sign to raise his head. When he did, he saw Ariel unrolling an ancient looking scroll. She met his eyes before reading from it.
“Dyston Archer Blackbell, I gift you…” Ariel paused, squinted, then looked up at him. A worried look was apparent on her face.
“Is something wrong?” he asked.
“Uh… there seems to be a slight problem.”
“What?” He couldn’t believe this. His very first Task and there was a problem.
“It looks like I’ll have to send you up to the Realm of Fire.”
Dyston’s eyes widened. The Realm of Fire! He was going to the Realm of Fire. He couldn’t help but smile.
“Really? Is my task that important it needs to be gifted by God himself?”
“So it would seem. I am only following instructions. It says to send you to the Realm of Fire right away.”
Dyston stood and brushed off his knees. Kneeling really hurt his patellae. He hated it. “Awesome.”
As he was about to turn away and leave, Ariel stopped him.
“Give Uriel my regards.”
Present Day
Dyston shut his book and rubbed his eyes, sitting up straighter in his chair. He hadn’t realised he had fallen asleep, let alone dreamed. Dreaming was second nature to him, and for the past thirty- nine days he had been living in a dream drought. And he knew why. Because thirty- nine days ago he had left his soul mate to go off on his own. He didn’t want to, he had to. For protecting Scarlett was of the utmost importance. After all, God himself had asked him to watch over her. But he had broken his promise, not just to himself but also to God. He had sinned greatly. And he blamed his father. When Dyston was only an infant, his father had injected Demon blood into him, thus causing him to have black wings. And from that day onward he was tainted, cursed and broken. That was why he had to leave. That was why he had to make Scarlett think he was dead. Her thoughts earlier that day had told him as much.
~
It hasn’t rained in thirty-nine days. The plants have shrivelled up and the grass is brown. The pavement is cracked and you can probably fry an egg on the road. Thirty- nine days of no rain. For thirty- nine days the world has suffered for our selfish love. It has been thirty- nine days since the boy who created rain, died.~Dyston had woken up dripping in a cold sweat. “She thinks I’m dead.” He said to the darkness. “Well, I guess its better than the alternative.” The past thirty- nine days, Dyston had adapted quite well to shielding his thoughts from everyone. Especially Scarlett. To let her think he was dead was better than letting her find out what he had been doing these past thirty- nine days. “She’d hate me.”
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
You can pre- order your copy of The Chronicles of Rain and Dreams now!
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Haven't read the rest of the series? Start the adventure here:
The Chronicles of Fire and Ice (Book 1) (FREE)
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The Chronicles of Blood and Stone (Book 2)
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The Chronicles of Silver and Gold (book 3)
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December 24, 2014
Forever His Baby by Morgana Phoenix - Release Day Blitz
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Title: Forever His BabyAuthor: Morgana Phoenix Genre: New Adult Contemporary RomanceCover Designer: Airicka’s Mystical Creations Expected Release Date: Dec. 24, 2014 Hosted by: Lady Amber's ToursBlurb:Two brothers. One impossible choice From the moment her suspicions are confirmed, Lily knows she’s screwed. What the hell is a nineteen year old with no future going to do with a baby? She can barely take care of herself. She needs help. In walks Sloan McClain, the only man Lily has ever truly wanted — and the brother of the boy whose baby she’s carrying. While Lily expects a great number of outcomes when she tells Sloan her news, him proposing marriage and asking her to keep the baby is not one of them, especially not when she has every intention of giving the baby a better future by giving it the home she can’t. Having spent the majority of his life protecting his brother from the bone-breaking fists of their father, Sloan is no stranger to hardship, loss and abandonment. He has learned long ago never to rely on anyone to take care of what was his, and that baby is his. He isn’t about to let Lily give away his family, nor can he allow that child to destroy the future he has built for Cole. His only option: marry the mother and claim the baby as his. But no secret ever stays hidden forever.
International Bestselling author Airicka Phoenix lives in a world where unicorns, fairies and mermaids run amok through her home on a daily basis. When she’s not chasing after pixies and rounding up imps, also known as her four children, she can be found conjuring up evil villains, bad-ass heroines and swoon-worthy heroes to play with. Airicka is singlehandedly responsible for her greatly anticipated collections, the Touch Saga, The Lost Girl Duology, The Regeneration Series, Games of Fire & Betraying Innocence. She also writes mature paranormal & contemporary romance under the dark guise of Morgana Phoenix. To date, she is responsible for the Sons of Judgment Saga, My Soul For You, & Kissing Trouble.Author Links:Website: www.AirickaPhoenix.com Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/VgLqDLinkedIn:
Title: Forever His BabyAuthor: Morgana Phoenix Genre: New Adult Contemporary RomanceCover Designer: Airicka’s Mystical Creations Expected Release Date: Dec. 24, 2014 Hosted by: Lady Amber's ToursBlurb:Two brothers. One impossible choice From the moment her suspicions are confirmed, Lily knows she’s screwed. What the hell is a nineteen year old with no future going to do with a baby? She can barely take care of herself. She needs help. In walks Sloan McClain, the only man Lily has ever truly wanted — and the brother of the boy whose baby she’s carrying. While Lily expects a great number of outcomes when she tells Sloan her news, him proposing marriage and asking her to keep the baby is not one of them, especially not when she has every intention of giving the baby a better future by giving it the home she can’t. Having spent the majority of his life protecting his brother from the bone-breaking fists of their father, Sloan is no stranger to hardship, loss and abandonment. He has learned long ago never to rely on anyone to take care of what was his, and that baby is his. He isn’t about to let Lily give away his family, nor can he allow that child to destroy the future he has built for Cole. His only option: marry the mother and claim the baby as his. But no secret ever stays hidden forever.
International Bestselling author Airicka Phoenix lives in a world where unicorns, fairies and mermaids run amok through her home on a daily basis. When she’s not chasing after pixies and rounding up imps, also known as her four children, she can be found conjuring up evil villains, bad-ass heroines and swoon-worthy heroes to play with. Airicka is singlehandedly responsible for her greatly anticipated collections, the Touch Saga, The Lost Girl Duology, The Regeneration Series, Games of Fire & Betraying Innocence. She also writes mature paranormal & contemporary romance under the dark guise of Morgana Phoenix. To date, she is responsible for the Sons of Judgment Saga, My Soul For You, & Kissing Trouble.Author Links:Website: www.AirickaPhoenix.com Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/VgLqDLinkedIn:
