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March 6, 2018
Reincarnated Love | A Vampire Romance | A free novel on Inkitt | Trailer 2
Reincarnated Love -
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Katherine Wilcox's life takes a nosedive when she embarks on a family trip supposed to bring their estranged family together. She soon finds herself in the castle of vampires, betrothed to their Prince with no means to escape and realizes that she is nothing more than a pawn in the centuries-old cold war between the brothers, who fell in love with the same woman.
As the dark and dirty secrets of the past unveil itself, it’s up to Katherine to figure a way out or to succumb to their scheme.
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Katherine Wilcox's life takes a nosedive when she embarks on a family trip supposed to bring their estranged family together. She soon finds herself in the castle of vampires, betrothed to their Prince with no means to escape and realizes that she is nothing more than a pawn in the centuries-old cold war between the brothers, who fell in love with the same woman.
As the dark and dirty secrets of the past unveil itself, it’s up to Katherine to figure a way out or to succumb to their scheme.
March 1, 2018
February 24, 2018
Redemption (Revenge Series, Book #1.5)
Redemption
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Alicia McKenna is a beautiful and self-centered temptress. All she cares about in life is money and the power that comes with it. She is like a butterfly that hops from one flower to the next, sucking them dry until there is nothing left. Butterflies are beautiful creatures created by nature to help pollination, instead, Alicia destroys the men she is with and leaves empty shells behind.
What happens when the tables turn? Alicia finds herself in prison when her past mistakes catch up with her. She’d lost everything in a blink of an eye. Everyone she knew had turned their backs on her including her own mother. Born with a silver-spoon will she be able to survive the life in prison?
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Alicia McKenna is a beautiful and self-centered temptress. All she cares about in life is money and the power that comes with it. She is like a butterfly that hops from one flower to the next, sucking them dry until there is nothing left. Butterflies are beautiful creatures created by nature to help pollination, instead, Alicia destroys the men she is with and leaves empty shells behind.
What happens when the tables turn? Alicia finds herself in prison when her past mistakes catch up with her. She’d lost everything in a blink of an eye. Everyone she knew had turned their backs on her including her own mother. Born with a silver-spoon will she be able to survive the life in prison?
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February 23, 2018
Perfect Revenge (Revenge Series, Book #1)
Perfect Revenge (Revenge Series, Book 1)Kindle edition is available on Amazon. Buy this Ebook from Amazon
She doesn't know yet, but he's coming after her...
Ruthless, arrogant, and a cold-hearted monster he is called by many, but in reality, Axel Joaquin Finlayson is a broken-hearted soul. Falling in love for the wrong girl has left him broken and destroyed, everything he ever cared for has gone in a flash. He believes there is nothing in this world that can mend his heart and has lost all belief in love and marriage.
Alicia Mckenna is a beautiful and self-centered temptress. All she cares about in life is money and the power that comes with it. She is like a butterfly that hops from one flower to the next, sucking them dry until there is nothing left. Butterflies are beautiful creatures created by nature to help pollination, instead, Alicia destroys the men she is with and leaves empty shells behind.
Samantha Danica Sinclair is an ambitious twenty-three-year-old. She works hard towards her goal in becoming an independent woman with a good career. There is no place in her mind for love or lust, at least not until she achieves her goal. She has never let anything get in her way of doing the best and becoming the best- and she won't allow anything to change that.
What happens when an innocent Samantha is caught in the crossfire between two ex-lovers? Will she walk away unscathed or will the life she is creating for herself fall apart? Axel is like a predator waiting for the right moment to strike his prey. If Alicia thinks she is safe, then she is wrong. For he is coming for her... and there is no escaping him.
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She doesn't know yet, but he's coming after her...
Ruthless, arrogant, and a cold-hearted monster he is called by many, but in reality, Axel Joaquin Finlayson is a broken-hearted soul. Falling in love for the wrong girl has left him broken and destroyed, everything he ever cared for has gone in a flash. He believes there is nothing in this world that can mend his heart and has lost all belief in love and marriage.
Alicia Mckenna is a beautiful and self-centered temptress. All she cares about in life is money and the power that comes with it. She is like a butterfly that hops from one flower to the next, sucking them dry until there is nothing left. Butterflies are beautiful creatures created by nature to help pollination, instead, Alicia destroys the men she is with and leaves empty shells behind.
Samantha Danica Sinclair is an ambitious twenty-three-year-old. She works hard towards her goal in becoming an independent woman with a good career. There is no place in her mind for love or lust, at least not until she achieves her goal. She has never let anything get in her way of doing the best and becoming the best- and she won't allow anything to change that.
What happens when an innocent Samantha is caught in the crossfire between two ex-lovers? Will she walk away unscathed or will the life she is creating for herself fall apart? Axel is like a predator waiting for the right moment to strike his prey. If Alicia thinks she is safe, then she is wrong. For he is coming for her... and there is no escaping him.
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Review: An Innocent Wife
An Innocent Wife by Richa ResaMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
An Emotional Roller-coaster
There are a few things I want to say before I go further into this review. Everyone has a different point of view in their life and their experiences/society might have influenced it. To everyone who calls this story a TRASH, things like this exist in the real world.
So wake up. If it isn't your cup of tea, then its fine.
P.S.: I personally know of two couple, who has gone through similar situation. They are still together after thirty years.
However, I would like to kindly request the future readers/reviewers to refrain from trashing the work and leaving harsh comments. Some of the reviews hit my nerve, considering I am a writer myself. Please do us a favor by listing the things you disliked and maybe leave a constructive criticism that doesn't hurt.
This story is about the love/married life of a couple, Eunice and Joshua. Joshua loses his daughter in an accident that involves his Eunice, but his weak twisted mind turns all the grief into hatred for his wife. His reason—Eunice drove the car with his daughter (a result of one-night-stand) even when he said not to bring his daughter.
In an attempt to break her, he does everything including cheating on her with her own friend. The rest of the story is for you to read.
Eunice: Innocent, loving and doesn't have a mean bone in her body. She loves her husband even after everything he puts her through. Her character could be considered in a different perspective of the reader, but to me she simply portrays the few woman I've met in my daily life. Sometimes I wanted to smack her and tell her to move on, but the heart want what it wants. I'll never understand this thing. How many of you had wondered why Selena Gomez keeps taking Justin Bieber back though he cheats on her everytime? Just a random thought,really. But after reading this book I think I have an idea why.
Joshua: Spineless swine. Yeah, that's him. He believes what he thinks is right. Always put a child before his wife. Thinks with his d*** and acts with his balls. On the positive side, the instant hatred towards this character couldn't be avoided and cheers, author.
Eunice's friends: Very supportive and voice of reasoning. They try their best to help their friend in every situation and stick together.
Though there are several books with the similar concepts, I liked the emotions and the plot flow. Repetitive dialogues at some places could've been avoided. I am not pleased with the way it ended and I wish the author stuck to her original ending. That is Joshua committing suicide. Don't be afraid to take risks in your future stories. Not all readers think the same and not all would like a happy ending. Some pain and heartbreak wouldn't hurt.
Looking forward to read her other stories.
***ARC courtesy of author in exchange for an honest review***
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February 18, 2018
Frequently asked questions about Inkitt
Frequently asked questions about Inkitt
I am new to Inkitt, so are many readers. I can't express my gratitude that you've gone as far as to download the app to read my stories. You are the best readers I could ever ask for: Loving, understanding, supporting and caring. I love you all so much.So, here are few reader questions about Inkitt and I've tried my best to answer them with screenshots. Most asked# I don't wan't to download Inkitt. I don't have space on my mobile.I have 2 options for you - First, you can click the link I provided and read the stories on your Mobile browser. You can login using your Facebook or google to personalize the experience.Second, you can replace Facebook, Messenger and Twitter with their lite version. It saves much space than you think. (Facebook Lite, Messenger Lite, Twitter Lite). Clean your Whatsapp media files regularly to relieve space.Inkitt app doesn't take too much space. It consumes 65-70 MB while Wattpad usually takes up to 400 MB.
1# How do I know if there is a new update on Inkitt?You'll receive a notification just like Wattpad. Also, I will post a chapter update here, saying that Chapter - xx is now available on Inkitt. Below is how you receive notification on Inkitt, it's similar to that of Wattpad.
2# How do I vote for the story?Unlike Wattpad, you can only like a story once. The more readers like the chapters, the more chance for me to win the contest and sign the publishing deal. It's simple, just press the heart icon.
3# How do I leave a review? I really like your story, but I don't know how.Leaving a Review is simple. Just click the star icon (review). It will open a page like below.
Just click the stars. Fill the review with your comments, if you have any or you can also opt to leave the stars alone. The more reviews, the more attention the story gets. You can only review once and it allows you to edit your review later on.
4# How can I comment on a story?It's just like Wattpad. You can comment, on every single chapter and I can respond to you. It works only on phone app.5.1# How do I follow you on Inkitt? You can follow only from your mobile app. Go to my profile and click follow button.5.2 # How do I message you?There will be a small message Icon in the profile and you can message me from there. Also, unlike Wattpad, Inkitt allows you to use all sorts of emojis on personal messages :D You can message only from the phone app.A single screen shot showing both message and follow option attached below:
6# Why did you move your stories to Inkitt?Inkitt offered to pay me an incentive to write on their website. I agreed to write because it doesn't put any extra pressure on the reader, since it's free of any costs.Also, as a struggling writer, I could use the money. My internet doesn't come free, you know ;) And, I need it to connect with you all.7# Are you leaving Wattpad? Will you move all the stories to Inkitt?No. I won't leave Wattpad. However, the recent happenings are not that motivating. I'll continue to post the chapters here, but they will be marked private. I have my reasons.Completed books are moved to Inkitt. Ongoing books will stay here until it's completed. And then, it will be unpublished.8# Does Inkitt prohibits you from posting your story here?No. Unlike Radish, they don't demand me to pull out my books from Wattpad. They encourage me to post here, but on delayed timelines, so both of us can benefit from this.9# How is your Inkitt experience?I am loving it.First, every single story submitted to Inkitt goes through a quality check before being approved. Second, I have a representative, who responds to me without fail.This ensures the safety of my work and the editorial team doesn't allow any story that doesn't meet their quality requirements.Lets just say that the quality writers with good stories, stand a greater chance of being found in Inkitt. There stories are not shadowed by countless erotic one shots or cliches.10# Is there any other reason you moved onto Inkitt?Yes. Inkitt offers a publishing deal to the writers if their books performed well in their site. So on a long run, I really hope this would work out for me.11# Is there any other way I can contact you?Of course. I am always available on Twitter (Cathy_Edward10) and Facebook (@IamCatherineEdward). I changed my twitter username from BookwormWattpad to Cathy_Edward10.Also, you can email me at jcnisha@gmail.com. Much safer way to converse, what do you think?Also remember, bookmark this link and whenever you read the updates, please go through this link. https://inkitt.app.link/RA_catherine10.I also have a facebook and Whatsapp group named - Catherine's Book Cafe.Click here to join my Facebook Group. Message/Email me for Whatsapp group invite.12# How do I add the book to my library/public reading list?Click the Download icon (ribbon like icon on your left hand bottom in mobile).
Now, choose the library or public reading list you want to add this to.
The book is added to your library.
Below is the screen shot of my profile on Inkitt.
HAPPY READING!
February 17, 2018
Review: Lucan, Part 1
Lucan, Part 1 by Christine DutsMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
LOVED IT!
I am glad I read this.
This is the first book I read from this author and I am hooked to her style. Lucan, a Roman vampire narrates his story. We are taken into a journey through time and history as he reminisces his memory. The readers get a wide glimpse of ancient Rome, their rulers, customs, lifestyle and so on.
The plot flows smoothly without a hitch. Every character has a remarkable role to play even though they appear only in a few scenes. They mature with every chapter and I loved the way the supernatural world was introduced. The vampires, banshees, werewolves—they all are at their finest forms. They aren’t cuddly and create the fear in our minds.
First, I loved the realistic approach. It didn’t feel like I was reading a fiction. Secondly, I appreciate the female characters. They are intelligent and bold. The lives of slaves in ancient period mentioned in detail, make us feel what hardships they went through and couldn’t help but feel bad for them. The author didn’t miss to make her point through Lucan, the slaves were humans too. They should be treated as such.
Lucan – After reading his story, I can only think of him as—a beloved son, a loyal brother, a lovely husband, a protective father. We see his character evolve from a newborn to a mature vampire. His childhood, his first love, his marriage, his children. The reason he becomes a fugitive all of a sudden.
Althea – She is an independent female with a strong will. Her character evolves with Lucan. We see her as a wife, a dedicated mother and as a furious vampire, who thirst for vengeance.
The story follows Lucan. It says how his perfect life has changed over the years and the plot has lots of emotions and drama to keep you hooked. The writing style and the beautiful descriptions stole my heart.
I loved this story and highly recommend this.
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February 15, 2018
February 14, 2018
Review: His Alpha: Curving Straight Lines
His Alpha: Curving Straight Lines by Rachelle MillsMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Loved it!
I am one of the privileged reader, who got to read this book on Wattpad. I love the works of Rachelle Mills and I am so happy that I could finally have her works on my shelf.
Tommie is the beta to Alpha Tate. When they come of age, they realize that the fate had intertwined their lives in the most impossible way. They struggle to come into terms of their sexuality. Being together and accepting their fate isn't easy. An Alpha is expected to choose a Luna who could bear children, a heir to his pack.
Tommie tries to go away for his studies, but when he returns after 4 years, the emotions he carefully tried to bury so deep is once again awoken. Through in a pack drama, you are in for the ride that's worth your time.
This is the first gay romance I read. As usual the author sends her readers on an emotional roller-coaster right from the beginning. Those who don't know about this author, she writes about pain and how to deal with it.
Her characters doesn't have it easy, they fight for it. She shows their weak, vulnerable moments. The characters of her stories always earn their respect, not just in the world they are portrayed, but also in the minds of their readers.
I love how her characters mature from the struggle they go through. Her works have motivated upcoming writers like me personally and professionally.
I highly recommend Rachelle's works. If you haven't read her stories before, you are missing it.
So what are you waiting for :D
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February 12, 2018
Stolen Birthright_Book Review
Stolen Birthright_Book ReviewLink: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/198522?ink_source=application.default&ink_block=reviews&ink_page_number=&ink_metric=
Non-cliche Revenge Story!
This story is intended for mature readers and has a deep story plot.Ella and her parents are ambushed during their visit to their neighbouring pack. She is sexually harassed and her parents are killer thereby making her an alpha.Now in the dangerous world surrounded by power hungry packs, she must find a way to protect herself and the little members of the pack that won't abandon her. The fire for revenge burn within her and with no wolf and a strong pack she must find a way to avenge her parents death and all the wrong that was done to her.This story is really written well. The author has taken a sensitive plot and treaded carefully. Ella is a strong female lead and the story revolves around her. She is clever, her intelligence compensate for the lack of her wolf and the methods she use is awesome.This is not a cliché and the story will keep you hooked. This story might feel intense for some readers due to its emotions, which is so good by the way.The approach on werewolf community in this story is very unique and the author has concentrated even on the finest details, leaving nothing out. You will meet a lot of females with strong will and definitely the alphas are not jerks. Well, except for a few and Ella has something for them.My personal favourite is where she deliver four wolves who attacked her home to the enemy alpha, dressed up as dogs well more like they trim their hair to look like a poodle and more...no more spoilers, but this is freaking hilarious and a huge blow to their werewolf ego. There are more incidents like this in the book which will have you ROFL.The story takes a surprising turn after a good first half and after that it is like you are in the midst of Hollywood action movies like Resident Evil or 28 days. The action scenes are done so well. The author's experience is evident in his writing and very informative for young authors.
Non-cliche Revenge Story!
This story is intended for mature readers and has a deep story plot.Ella and her parents are ambushed during their visit to their neighbouring pack. She is sexually harassed and her parents are killer thereby making her an alpha.Now in the dangerous world surrounded by power hungry packs, she must find a way to protect herself and the little members of the pack that won't abandon her. The fire for revenge burn within her and with no wolf and a strong pack she must find a way to avenge her parents death and all the wrong that was done to her.This story is really written well. The author has taken a sensitive plot and treaded carefully. Ella is a strong female lead and the story revolves around her. She is clever, her intelligence compensate for the lack of her wolf and the methods she use is awesome.This is not a cliché and the story will keep you hooked. This story might feel intense for some readers due to its emotions, which is so good by the way.The approach on werewolf community in this story is very unique and the author has concentrated even on the finest details, leaving nothing out. You will meet a lot of females with strong will and definitely the alphas are not jerks. Well, except for a few and Ella has something for them.My personal favourite is where she deliver four wolves who attacked her home to the enemy alpha, dressed up as dogs well more like they trim their hair to look like a poodle and more...no more spoilers, but this is freaking hilarious and a huge blow to their werewolf ego. There are more incidents like this in the book which will have you ROFL.The story takes a surprising turn after a good first half and after that it is like you are in the midst of Hollywood action movies like Resident Evil or 28 days. The action scenes are done so well. The author's experience is evident in his writing and very informative for young authors.
