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February 12, 2018
Crimson Wild - Lycans of Grayville #2_Book Review
Crimson Wild - Lycans of Grayville #2_Book ReviewLink: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/198529?ink_source=application.default&ink_block=reviews&ink_page_number=&ink_metric=
Love! Love! Love!The female lead Jenna is introduced in the first book, Biting Wild.Jenna is an alpha born and is one of the pure blood Lycan. At seventeen years old, she is pursued by Lycan and human males, but she is not interested in mating.However, the world they live in was not all hearts and flowers. Jenna needs to stay on guard at all times because there are males who would do anything to claim her, even if it cost their lives.If the existing problem is not enough, a vampire master is behind her playing his twisted games with the lives of innocent towns people. Vampires are stronger and unpredictable.What will Jenna do when her innocent pack and humans got caught in the cross fire? There will be fights for survival, betrayal and most of all a pack of loyal Lycans who would lay their lives for their Alpha pair.There are two types of werewolf stories, the one that would show the wild side of the wolves, the real nature of their dominance and fight for survival. Then, there is another type were the books mostly deal with the human side of the wolves, not going much into their wild side. I would say 80% of this book belong to the former. I loved the fight scenes and their training scenes. Jenna is an interesting character who is loyal to Ele though she is an alpha female herself.Read this story to find out how Jenna saves her pack and neck from the foolish males and the vile vampires.
Love! Love! Love!The female lead Jenna is introduced in the first book, Biting Wild.Jenna is an alpha born and is one of the pure blood Lycan. At seventeen years old, she is pursued by Lycan and human males, but she is not interested in mating.However, the world they live in was not all hearts and flowers. Jenna needs to stay on guard at all times because there are males who would do anything to claim her, even if it cost their lives.If the existing problem is not enough, a vampire master is behind her playing his twisted games with the lives of innocent towns people. Vampires are stronger and unpredictable.What will Jenna do when her innocent pack and humans got caught in the cross fire? There will be fights for survival, betrayal and most of all a pack of loyal Lycans who would lay their lives for their Alpha pair.There are two types of werewolf stories, the one that would show the wild side of the wolves, the real nature of their dominance and fight for survival. Then, there is another type were the books mostly deal with the human side of the wolves, not going much into their wild side. I would say 80% of this book belong to the former. I loved the fight scenes and their training scenes. Jenna is an interesting character who is loyal to Ele though she is an alpha female herself.Read this story to find out how Jenna saves her pack and neck from the foolish males and the vile vampires.
Biting Wild - Lycans of Grayville #1 _ Book Review
Biting Wild - Lycans of Grayville #1_ Book Review
Link: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/198519?ink_source=application.default&ink_block=reviews&ink_page_number=&ink_metric=
Best Non-cliche Werewolf Story!
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. I liked the unique approach on the Lycans and the story plot.The plot and the concept is detailed. It's not in many stories you find a strong female lead that not only has a strong will but also a nature to never bow down or go belly up just because she is mated.Ele is a human bitten by a rogue wolf, who turns her into a werewolf with a motive. The world she lives on is not the same after her transformation. Dangers lurk around every corner and she has to find and kill her maker before he kills her. Throw in a few horny ass males who all want a claim on her neck. She doesn't back down or run away, instead she stands her ground and use her new transformation to her advantage.The story follows Ele through her transformation and her fights for survival. She does have a few trustworthy friends to accompany her.What makes this plot interesting is Ele. She is sarcastic as hell, intelligent and know her own back like her hand. She doesn't let the new change affect her more than it should. The dialogues between Ele, Jenna and Clay will make you laugh, and there is lot of action in this one which is a feast for action lovers. There are no crazy alpha jerk mates.
Link: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/198519?ink_source=application.default&ink_block=reviews&ink_page_number=&ink_metric=
Best Non-cliche Werewolf Story!I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. I liked the unique approach on the Lycans and the story plot.The plot and the concept is detailed. It's not in many stories you find a strong female lead that not only has a strong will but also a nature to never bow down or go belly up just because she is mated.Ele is a human bitten by a rogue wolf, who turns her into a werewolf with a motive. The world she lives on is not the same after her transformation. Dangers lurk around every corner and she has to find and kill her maker before he kills her. Throw in a few horny ass males who all want a claim on her neck. She doesn't back down or run away, instead she stands her ground and use her new transformation to her advantage.The story follows Ele through her transformation and her fights for survival. She does have a few trustworthy friends to accompany her.What makes this plot interesting is Ele. She is sarcastic as hell, intelligent and know her own back like her hand. She doesn't let the new change affect her more than it should. The dialogues between Ele, Jenna and Clay will make you laugh, and there is lot of action in this one which is a feast for action lovers. There are no crazy alpha jerk mates.
February 8, 2018
Medallion of the Blue Star _ Book Review
Medallion of the Blue Star _ Book Review
Link: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/194290
LOVED IT!
Melissa’s life is turned upside down when her curiosity gets the best of her. Though her reckless decisions get her into troubles in the unknown world, she entered by accident, she has someone to help. Ky–a beautiful stranger–and the only one who knows of a way to get her back to her home. Melissa has no option but to trust her instincts and leave the rest to her fate.
Story – A fantasy that will introduce you to a medieval world with kingdoms ruled by Kings. The wonders of this world will leave your breathless. Dragons, witches, wizards, barbarian men, mermaids–you name it. Every character fits perfectly and plays their part.
Melissa Roberts – Melissa is like any fifteen-year-old girl–curious. She has a crush on a fellow pupil and is heart-broken when the queen bee makes her a laughing stock. We witness how she matures throughout the story.
Ky – Another favorite character of mine. He earns his respect right from the moment he is introduced. He is honorable and trustworthy.
Lady Ulrika – Wow… This character is outright evil. From the moment she makes her appearance she stirs that unpleasant feeling in the pit of your stomach. She lives up to her name and fulfills the expectation.
This story is very well-written. The plot flows smoothly and I loved the realistic approach of the female character. There are moments of humor that’ll crack you up. There are times you’ll just bite your nails and pray that the characters come out of it unharmed. I loved the twists and turns in this story. Just when you think everything is over, you are treated with another twist to bite your nails with. The story ends with an opening for a possible sequel and I can’t wait to read it.
Great Job!
Link: https://www.inkitt.com/stories/fantasy/194290
LOVED IT!
Melissa’s life is turned upside down when her curiosity gets the best of her. Though her reckless decisions get her into troubles in the unknown world, she entered by accident, she has someone to help. Ky–a beautiful stranger–and the only one who knows of a way to get her back to her home. Melissa has no option but to trust her instincts and leave the rest to her fate.
Story – A fantasy that will introduce you to a medieval world with kingdoms ruled by Kings. The wonders of this world will leave your breathless. Dragons, witches, wizards, barbarian men, mermaids–you name it. Every character fits perfectly and plays their part.
Melissa Roberts – Melissa is like any fifteen-year-old girl–curious. She has a crush on a fellow pupil and is heart-broken when the queen bee makes her a laughing stock. We witness how she matures throughout the story.
Ky – Another favorite character of mine. He earns his respect right from the moment he is introduced. He is honorable and trustworthy.
Lady Ulrika – Wow… This character is outright evil. From the moment she makes her appearance she stirs that unpleasant feeling in the pit of your stomach. She lives up to her name and fulfills the expectation.
This story is very well-written. The plot flows smoothly and I loved the realistic approach of the female character. There are moments of humor that’ll crack you up. There are times you’ll just bite your nails and pray that the characters come out of it unharmed. I loved the twists and turns in this story. Just when you think everything is over, you are treated with another twist to bite your nails with. The story ends with an opening for a possible sequel and I can’t wait to read it.
Great Job!
February 5, 2018
My Experience with Inkitt
Hello all,
It's a wonderful morning here and I am all geared up to write. I wanted to write this post for so long. I have across many posts about Inkitt scams and claims that the company is fake, just taking away the rights of the authors and such.
I want to share my experience with you all, so that you can decide it for yourself.
An year ago, I was approached by Inkitt to participate on their Novel contest. I've never heard about them before, so I inquired and was supplied with whole lot of BS. I did submit my first book and then, pulled it out of the contest because I wasn't ready.
I was a newbie then. I had trouble with so many things and I wasn't ready to face the contest or nowhere ready to be published. I told the Inkitt staff that I wasn't ready. There were times I felt bad for turning them down, not to mention that I had the least fan base then.
Now, a year later, I've established a good fan base and my confidence levels were better than before. I was surprised to receive an invitation from them again. This time, with a different offer. I grabbed the opportunity to become a part of their Reader's Affiliate Program.
I laughed when I read a blog post saying that Inkitt takes away your copyright. Inkitt doesn't do that. I've posted 11 stories on Inkitt so far and I control every aspect about my book.
The Inkitt team has been supportive than I could imagine. They respond within 12 hours and handles everything professionally. I love the transparency and working with them is really a great experience. They paid me what they offered and I am happy about it.
Another great thing is that Inkitt has more mature audience. Their comments are constructive and helps you grow as an author. Your works are also available in their site listings and it got me many fresh reads.
As you all know, I started with Wattpad. While Wattpad is good in its own way, it's really hard to get noticed among the millions of books available on the platform. Getting your books featured or signing up for their futures program is like a dream. However, in Inkitt, my experience so far is a pleasant one.
As for the publishing, I do not know about this. But, as a writer, you hold the rights to do what you want to do with your book. If you receive a contract, read through it before signing the contract. They won't do anything out of the agreement and you are responsible if you were careless about it.
Many of my author friends has published with Inkitt and are successful in their career as a writer. So, Happy Writing folks... Enjoy what you do.
It's a wonderful morning here and I am all geared up to write. I wanted to write this post for so long. I have across many posts about Inkitt scams and claims that the company is fake, just taking away the rights of the authors and such.
I want to share my experience with you all, so that you can decide it for yourself.
An year ago, I was approached by Inkitt to participate on their Novel contest. I've never heard about them before, so I inquired and was supplied with whole lot of BS. I did submit my first book and then, pulled it out of the contest because I wasn't ready.
I was a newbie then. I had trouble with so many things and I wasn't ready to face the contest or nowhere ready to be published. I told the Inkitt staff that I wasn't ready. There were times I felt bad for turning them down, not to mention that I had the least fan base then.
Now, a year later, I've established a good fan base and my confidence levels were better than before. I was surprised to receive an invitation from them again. This time, with a different offer. I grabbed the opportunity to become a part of their Reader's Affiliate Program.
I laughed when I read a blog post saying that Inkitt takes away your copyright. Inkitt doesn't do that. I've posted 11 stories on Inkitt so far and I control every aspect about my book.
The Inkitt team has been supportive than I could imagine. They respond within 12 hours and handles everything professionally. I love the transparency and working with them is really a great experience. They paid me what they offered and I am happy about it.
Another great thing is that Inkitt has more mature audience. Their comments are constructive and helps you grow as an author. Your works are also available in their site listings and it got me many fresh reads.
As you all know, I started with Wattpad. While Wattpad is good in its own way, it's really hard to get noticed among the millions of books available on the platform. Getting your books featured or signing up for their futures program is like a dream. However, in Inkitt, my experience so far is a pleasant one.
As for the publishing, I do not know about this. But, as a writer, you hold the rights to do what you want to do with your book. If you receive a contract, read through it before signing the contract. They won't do anything out of the agreement and you are responsible if you were careless about it.
Many of my author friends has published with Inkitt and are successful in their career as a writer. So, Happy Writing folks... Enjoy what you do.
February 4, 2018
Review: Winter Heat
Winter Heat by Jennifer LuciaMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
Winter needs more heat
Kelsey is thrust into the Witness Protection Program, posing as husband and wife with Liam in a remote cabin. He orders her around and she infuriates him, but they try to make the most of their situation. Can Kelsey and Liam keep it strictly professional or will they create winter heat?
The story started of well, but failed to maintain the thrill. There were a lot of times, I wanted to feel the tension, but there was none. The plot mainly focused on the couple in the remote cabin. They bicker, have sex and watch endless golf. The sexual tension could've been intensified and the situation with the serial killer could've been handled better.
Kelsey:
Not at all serious about the situation. Fantasize about bedding the US Marshall. Doesn't speak or act much like an attorney. Cares about wine and fireplace. Loves snow and long bubble baths.
Liam:
Maybe he should've paid more attention to Kelsey than the golf game.
Antagonist:
A serial killer escapes the prison with only motive of revenge on Kelsey. Poor thing only appears in Prologue and Last two chapters, if you exclude the repeated nightmares of Kelsey. He doesn't have any room to play and Jack Nelson is just for namesake.
The story has:
January 27, 2018
Height of Ignorance aka Breaking Point
Stealing is wrong. Didn't his mama teach him that?
I'd be a fool to keep my works online after learning about the risks like this. So, I had to make the hard choice.
I'd be a fool to keep my works online after learning about the risks like this. So, I had to make the hard choice.
Important Announcement - Unpublished books on Wattpad
First of all, apologies to all my kind readers.Due to unforeseen circumstances, I am unpublishing my books without further notice. It's really a hard decision to take, but I don't see any other option to keep my works safe at this moment.I will be back, but how long it will take, I don't know. Those who haven't finished reading my books: They will be posted on Inkitt. I will make them available within this week, so you can continue to read further.Why did I remove the books?One word - Plagiarism[image error]INKITT IS FREE!!!You do not need to spend a penny to read the chapters. So, it's not like Radish, which requires coins for every chapter. It's a win-win for us both as an author and a reader.Download Inkitt App from Google Playstore and signin using your Facebook or Email account. Click the link in my profile and VOILA! You can read it.Click here - https://inkitt.app.link/RA_catherine10[image error]
January 13, 2018
Review: Tempting the Beast
Tempting the Beast by Lora LeighMy rating: 1 of 5 stars
Can be read once.
Callan Lyons is a genetic experiment. One of six fighting for freedom and the survival of their Pride. Merinus Tyler is the reporter who will tempt him, draw him, until the fury of the "mating frenzy" locks them into a battle of sexual heat there is no escape from.
This story concept is similar to the few stories I've read before. Maybe my expectation was high because of that and it didn't please me much. Callan is spliced with Lion's DNA so, he is um... aggressive.
The story started really well, promising a strong female lead. Then, the scene shifts - a huge time skip - the female character spies on the naked hero while he masturbates and gets turned on. The virgin heroine craves for sex like never before and practically pleads the hero to have sex with her.
The overly sexual content and mature language threw me off. I didn't feel like I am reading a romance, it was just a porn for me. There is no love involved and even as the female tries to escape the hero force her to have sex with him. Reason-she is some type of mating frenzy. The explanation is not convincing. Then, just after the rape scene they again have sex due to mating frenzy and by the end she confesses her love for him.
I liked Kane and Sherra's story which comes in the later half of the story. It also hints the sequel and it had a depth to it that this story missed. I do plan to read the sequel. Most stories that start off like this have better sequels, so let's see.
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January 8, 2018
My stories are now available on Inkitt.
Want to read more of my ongoing stories in Wattpad, can't wait? Then, click the link below and read the chapters on Inkitt.As I said earlier, Inkitt has offered me to pay for my writing. After struggling for so long, I feel like I've accomplished something and it was only possible because of your suppot.You can now read the chapters of my stories on Inkitt, absolutely free of cost.LINK: https://inkitt.app.link/RA_catherine10Above is the link to the story. The link is also available on my Profile in "About me" section. You can click it from there. I will leave one in the comment section of this book as well.
INKITT IS FREE!!!You do not need to spend a penny to read the chapters. So, it's not like Radish, which requires coins for every chapter. It's a win-win for us both as an author and a reader.Download Inkitt App from Google Playstore and signin using your Facebook or Email account. Click the story link in my profile and VOILA! You can read it.
INKITT IS FREE!!!You do not need to spend a penny to read the chapters. So, it's not like Radish, which requires coins for every chapter. It's a win-win for us both as an author and a reader.Download Inkitt App from Google Playstore and signin using your Facebook or Email account. Click the story link in my profile and VOILA! You can read it.
Australia Job Scam - Beware!!!
JOB OFFER LETTER: DEAR: Applicant I am very pleased to offer you a position of house supervisor this is a full time position of 9 hours a day you initial monthly salary will be 12,200AUD. As a full-time employee. you are also entitled to the standard Australia employees law benefits package. the principal features of the employment offer and the benefits are outlined in the enclosure. please plan to begin work on January 30th 2018. If you accept this offer, I would appreciate your signing and returning at your earliest convenience a copy of this letter along with passport for documentation purposes. If you have any questions regarding employment policies and procedures. Please do not hesitate to contact me, the mentioned Salary and allowances will be paying to you at the right time as long as you are my worker. I am the CEO Thorney Investments, Thorney Investment is a principal investment firm focused on emerging manufacturing, technology, mining services, and resources companies. If you have any questions or concern regarding the enclosed terms and condition or anything related to your new position please do not hesitate to contact me as soon as possible to discuss them further. (Your duty is to supervise my household staff, such as housekeepers, private chefs, nannies etc.) I am not going to bear the expenses of the traveling process over there but, I will pay you back all it cost you to be in my home country within 2days of your arrival. Therefore, proceed with the direction and process recommended by Mr. Tim Hall as he will make sure that everything is well done. Let me know whenever your traveling documents are ready and I will bear the responsibility of your “Air Ticket” to Australia, You are here by advised to contact Mr. Tim Hall who is working under the Australia High Commission (Embassy) in INDIA for the procurement of your Traveling Documents. He is a good friend of mine, Sign and forwards this letter including the first and second pages of your Passport and your phone number to Mr. Tim Hall Open email attachment Sign the Job offer letter send one to me and to the Embassy email and start your visa process.Australian High Commission in New Delhi1/50-G, Shantipath, Panchsheel Marg, Chanakyapuri,New Delhi, Delhi 110021Tel: +91 7835913502Fax: +91-11-4118 4440Email: australianembassy.vsf@mail.ru (No government organization, especially an embassy uses generalized email domain. It's domain always end by .gov.countrycode. For example, .gov.in - India, .gov.uk - Britain, .gov.au - Australia)CONTACT PERSON: Mr. Tim HallBest Regards,Mrs. Heloise Waislitz.
Also the domain, .ru belongs to Russia and not Australia. There is only one official High commission for Australia and there domain is india.highcommission.gov.au
No employer would take money from you to process your visa. If you are selected then you will have to sign the offer letter and forward your passport to your new employer. They will process the visa and will send you the visa with air tickets.
If they ask for you to bear the expense then it's definitely a spam.
Also the domain, .ru belongs to Russia and not Australia. There is only one official High commission for Australia and there domain is india.highcommission.gov.au
No employer would take money from you to process your visa. If you are selected then you will have to sign the offer letter and forward your passport to your new employer. They will process the visa and will send you the visa with air tickets.
If they ask for you to bear the expense then it's definitely a spam.
