Angel Sefer's Blog, page 44
November 7, 2014
Book Launch: The Greek Isles Collection
I’m thrilled that my amazing publisher Booktrope decided to create a collection with the first three mystery romance novels in “The Greek Isles Series”.
In this series dark mysteries mingle with sizzling romances, while the reader enjoys the virtual experience of visiting some of the most enchanting Greek islands.
“The Greek Isles Collection” combines the #1 #bestseller “Spellbound in His Arms” with #bestseller “Deadly Secrets” and newly released “The Heiress of Santorini”.
Amazon / Amazon UK
November 6, 2014
A beautiful photo from "Around The World in 80 Quotes on Photos" by Denise Kahn
My author and photographer friend Denise Kahn allowed me to post on my blog this amazing photo from her book "Around the World in 80 Quotes on Photos".
The wonderful image is accompanied by an inspiring quote by Mother Teresa: "We can do no great things, only small things with great love."
You can find this beautiful and inspiring book with breathtaking photos by Denise Kahn and Mandani Bishop here...
You can read my review here...
November 4, 2014
EFFROSYNI'S BLOG: INTERVIEW WITH ANGEL SEFER, AUTHOR OF THE GREEK ISLES SERIES
Today, I’m pleased to host my lovely author friend, Angel Sefer. Angel is a fellow Greek and Athenian, which is the reason why she’s been one of the first authors I’ve connected with on line. Her thrilling, Greek Isles Series, is set in places of Greek iconic beauty; the islands of Corfu, Mykonos and Santorini. Her publisher, Booktrope, is an innovative hybrid publisher that is slowly shaping itself into the holy grail of savvy indie authors. So, let me introduce you to Angel and her books first and then on, for a good chinwag! Read the interview at Effrosyni's Blog...
My Review on "Two Rivers (The Peacemaker Series, Book 1)" by Zoe Saadia
5 Stars
"Gripping and informative"
"This first book in the Peacemaker Series is a wonderful beginning for the story of the Iroquois and how their confederacy came to life so many centuries ago. Well-researched and fast-paced, full of delightfully diverse, lively characters, this novel takes one along the journey into the 12th century upstate New York and Canada, and the people and nations who inhabited these lands. At the time of incessant warfare and feuds, one man saw the error of such ways and had courage to stand up for his ideas of concord and peaceful solution. But was it easy to make people listen?
In this book the future Peacemaker just begins his journey, pushed out of his own impassiveness when deciding to help out none other than a captive youth of bad reputation, a troublemaker no one trusts or believes at. Seeing in the youth something no one else did, no one but beautiful Seketa, he didn’t know what he let himself into until it was too late. The trouble both unexpected allies and the girl are facing are breathtaking, sometimes hair-raising, sometimes desperate, making one read on and on, unable to put the book down. The best of historical fiction, this novel is full of adventure while teaching us well recorded and well researched history in the most pleasant of ways."
Amazon / Amazon UK / Goodreads
November 3, 2014
A wonderful spotlight on The Heiress of Santorini at Julie's Odyssey
The Heiress of SantoriniI feel so fortunate to be able to work with so many great authors at Booktrope. I’ve only met Angel virtually, although I might need to head to Greece to meet her in person one of these days, but she is kind-hearted and generous. I cannot wait to dig into all of her books!Angel Sefer’s third mystery romance, The Heiress of Santorini, was just published! Her first novel was a #1 best seller and Rone Award finalist. Her second novel just got a rave review in San Francisco Book Review Magazine. I think we can suspect great things from the third novel.About The Heiress of Santorini... Read the entire spotlight at Julie's Odyssey...
October 31, 2014
Excerpt of "The Heiress of Santorini" - Chapter One, Part Three
Alexandra let out a deep breath and glanced out the window. The city down below seemed so beautiful and peaceful, but she knew it wasn’t that way at all. A lot of ugliness and violence hid down there, and John had to deal with it every day.Her thoughts flew back to her father once more. He used to come home every night with that distant expression on his face, as if he’d been on another planet. Sometimes, he would hardly say a word. He would just kiss her on the forehead and sit in front of the TV, speechless and lost in his thoughts. And then, the phone would ring in the middle of the night, and he would have to go out there, again.“Alex?” John’s voice brought her back from her trip down memory lane. “Are you there?”“Yes, I’m here.”“I’m so sorry… I know you were looking forward to this.”“Oh! Don’t be silly!” she reassured him, feeling a hollow in her stomach. “I understand. Besides, I have a lot of work to do. Only this morning, I was assigned an important account by the Big Guy himself.”“Really?” John sounded excited. “You have to tell me all about it tonight.”“I will,” Alexandra promised, trying to sound excited, too.“Sorry, honey, but I have to go now,” John said. “And, by the way, charge your cell. The battery must be dead, again,” he added and hung up abruptly.Duty calls, Alexandra thought bitterly. Just like her father! Well, that’s the life of a policeman and I, of all people, should understand that.As soon as she hung up the phone with John, she checked her cell phone. He knows me too well, she realized, smiling. She plugged it in to charge and then picked up the receiver to call Holly.“Yes?” her assistant’s lively voice answered the intercom.“Do we have a file for Imperial Resorts Corporation?” Alexandra inquired.Holly was silent for a moment, probably thinking.“No,” she said, finally. “I don’t believe we do.”“Well, call Headquarters and request a copy of that file,” Alexandra said and hung up the phone.I have a lot of work to do, she thought frustrated. The deal had to be big for Mr. Hughes to call her himself. It seemed like a once in a lifetime opportunity… and it was assigned to her.Alexandra spent the rest of the day reviewing all the projects she had going at the time. She wanted to make sure everything was under control so she could give one hundred percent to this new assignment. A client like this, with dozens of luxury resorts around the world and thousands of employees, was a big deal. She had to exceed her personal best. The president required her to do everything in her power to acquire the account, even if she had to travel to New York, where Imperial Resorts Corporation’s main offices were.***The sun was setting when Holly knocked on Alexandra’s door. “It’s almost seven o’clock,” she said.Alexandra glanced at her watch and rubbed her stiff neck. “What are you still doing here? You should have left hours ago.”“Well, I had a lot of work to do. Besides, I thought you might need some help.”“No, I’m fine,” Alexandra replied. “Go home!”“Are you sure?” Holly hesitated for a moment.“Yes, I’m sure,” Alexandra reassured her and stretched out her arms while straightening her back; she felt rigid from sitting in that same position for so long.“Is John picking you up?” Holly inquired, trying to sound indifferent.Alexandra smiled, as she was well aware of how fond her sassy assistant, with the blazing red hair and the huge green eyes, was of John. She’d seen the look in Holly’s eyes every time John came by the office. It amazed her how this girl, who had broken lots of hearts since she had come to this office, would lose her calm and act like a shy, little girl whenever John was around. And the feelings were mutual. Alexandra was sure of that, though John wouldn’t admit it. She had seen how the tough, handsome detective stared at Holly every time he dropped by their office.“No, John isn’t picking me up,” Alexandra replied and almost felt sorry for Holly, seeing the disappointed expression on her face.John needed a sweet girl, who would brighten his life and make him forget all the ugliness he had to face every day. And she believed Holly could be that girl. But Alexandra had to let things take their course. She loved John so much; he’d been there for her as a brother all these years. However, he was a person who valued his privacy immensely and would never allow anyone to interfere with his love life.“Well,” Holly said. “If you’re sure you don’t need anything, I’ll see you tomorrow.”“Take care,” Alexandra replied. “Try to stay out of trouble.”“Oh, well!” Holly smiled. “How am I going to have any fun then?” She laughed and closed the door behind her.As soon as Holly left, Alexandra stood up to stretch her legs. I need to go, too, she thought. John is going to get there before I do. Not that this was a problem, since he had keys to her apartment.With a pair of scissors, Alexandra cut the article out of the newspaper. She slipped it into her purse, and the rest of the newspaper landed in recycling. She turned off her desk lamp and headed for the door, grabbing her jacket and purse along the way. No other light shone in any of the offices. I’m probably the only one left in the building, she realized, feeling a shiver caress her spine. Though sometimes it couldn’t be helped, she never liked being in the huge building alone.On that thought, she increased her pace as she made a direct line towards the elevator doors. Her heart thundered in her chest while she waited for them to open. Don’t be silly, she reprimanded herself. There’s nothing to worry about. You’ve been watching too many scary movies. But she couldn’t help being anxious. It’s probably that stupid article. It dug up long-buried memories she wished to forget.
I’ll be posting a new section every Friday. The novel will be published soon by Booktrope.
October 30, 2014
From the author of the #1 best seller Spellbound in His Arms comes a brand new mystery romance to keep you warm and entertained all night long!
The third mystery romance novel in The Greek Isles Series is now available at:Amazon: http://viewBook.at/TheHeiressOfSantoriniAmazon UK: http://amzn.to/12AmrBFBarnes & Noble : http://bit.ly/1DAxWV1
And don’t forget… the book is #FREE with Kindle Unlimited
The Plot:
The startling truth about her billionaire client drives breathtaking insurance manager Alexandra over the edge but cannot quell her desire for sinfully handsome and off-limits Mark. This tale of non-stop action, suspense, deceit, and murder unfolds in Atlanta, New York, and on the awe-inspiring island of Santorini—a precious gem in the Aegean Sea that is still an active volcano with spectacular rock formations, impressive lunar landscapes, and breathtaking red and black sand beaches.
Craves The Angst: SERIES SPOTLIGHT and COVER REVEAL - THE GREEK ISLE...
Craves The Angst: SERIES SPOTLIGHT and COVER REVEAL - THE GREEK ISLE...: Today we are spotlighting... THE GREEK ISLES SERIES an Adult, Mystery Romance by author Angel Sefer from Booktrope Publishing...
"Is This What I Want?" - the amazing new novel by Patricia Mann is finally available in print and ebook form!
Finally available in print and ebook form, Is This All I Want?, sequel to Patricia Mann's acclaimed novel Is This All There Is? Patricia's new book picks up soon after the events of her debut novel. Both novels touch on themes of family, infidelity, trust, temptation, and uncertainty.
Is This What I Want? Blurb
Four difficult months have passed since Beth’s husband Rick discovered her affair with a former student. The couple has worked hard in therapy to salvage their marriage and understand their roles in everything that happened. Things are looking up until Dave reappears, awakening Beth’s fantasies of what could have been had she taken their affair to the next level. Now that she is faced with another opportunity, Beth battles an even more impossible dilemma than the first time she was caught in Dave’s web.
Amidst the trouble in her marriage and pressure to shield her children from the discord, Beth is also called upon to help her two best friends, both with serious problems of their own. The stress sparks temptation to seek comfort in her favorite vices. But she knows she can’t hide if she wants to save what matters most. The question is, what does she want?
Praise for Is This What I Want?
“The love triangle between Beth, Rick, and Dave finally explodes in this beautifully written, heart-wrenching sequel to Is This All There Is?” - Sandi Lynn, New York Times, USA Today & Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author
"All those who were left wanting more after reading “Is This All there Is?” will be happy to know there is more. Lots more, in the sequel “Is This What I Want?” In this honest and thoughtful exploration of a marriage coming undone, author Patricia Mann offers no easy solutions. Instead she takes us into the heart of what love and family is all about and reminds us there is no one-size fits all. A thoroughly satisfying read." - Eileen Goudge, New York Times Bestselling Author
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