GUEST POST: Book Excerpt From Retribution

Jazrene Vallo’s new life’s journey had begun all those years ago on the day of the massacre.

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        She’d been in the middle of the Clan of Hadassah, testing for leadership in the deserts of Jezreal.
Emerging from among the dark caves of the mountain ranges of Theramore, she had seen what she
believed were the first twinkling stars of the approaching night. But she quickly realized they weren’t
stars at all—they were ships in combat, their fire littering the twilight skies high above.
        She ran around a tall boulder near a ledge, and in the far distance saw menacing pillars of black
smoke that blotted out the proud cityscape of Moriah, the capital city of Ramah. Fear gripped her
tightly in its claws, and she struggled to breathe. Suddenly, she was released from the paralyzing
shock by a powerful surge of desperation as the faces of her family flashed in her mind.
        With their safety her only concern, she rashly traversed more than sixty kilometers back to her
Moriah on foot. Arriving a day later, she found her hometown in ruins. A wave of nausea hit the pit
of her stomach as she reached her home and staggered among what remained. The stench of death
enveloped her. In horror, she collapsed to the ground near the body of her beloved husband with
two of their three children wrapped in his arms.
        Jazrene did not know how long she remained there crying for them to come back to her.
Then, the realization hit hard that her daughter Minna Lavine was missing. Finally, she rose with an
adrenaline surge of strength to search for her to no avail. But there was no sign of Minna. She was
gone.
        The pain of losing her entire family was overwhelming, and she had reached out to the Marium
Kahnet leadership for comfort in her bereavement. She soon discovered that most of the leaders had been slaughtered as well. In an effort to squelch her paralyzing grief, she volunteered as a search
and rescue team member. But the unrelenting cries of despair and unspeakable grief caused by so
much loss, and the countless tiny lifeless bodies that littered the streets took its toll on her soul. The
once strong towers of her will crumbled to dust. The foundations on which she had built her life
were destroyed; now she was estranged, without hope and direction, as the beacons of wisdom that
once guided her were snuffed out.
        Disoriented, she moved amongst the rubble of her life in a catatonic state, eventually making her way deep into the Badi Sered desert some distance from home. Her spirit completely broken, she
walked aimlessly day after day among the dry and barren ravines. Occasionally, a breeze carrying the
smell of destruction reinforced her state of mind and spirit. Jazrene couldn’t remember the last time
she was hungry and her dry and painfully split lips cried out for water. She felt the cold shadow of
death approaching—and in fact, a pack of Mongolu Raptors had begun stalking her—but she
couldn’t bring herself to care.
        One day as she was staggering among the craggy rocks, and the heat of the sun relentlessly beat
down on her water-deprived body, her vision began to blur. Crumpling onto the hard surface, her
knees struck sharp rubble, and she let out a meager whimper. She pitched forward, harshly scraping
and slicing her once beautiful complexion, completely lacking the strength to break her fall with her
hands. She vaguely felt the scorching heat of the jagged rock against her already sun-burnt skin and
moaned in pain. Blood dripped from her nostril to the side of her mouth. The metallic taste caused
her stomach to heave involuntarily and she tried to spit it out. Hearing the creatures scrabbling in
the cliff faces all around her as she lay at the bottom of a wide ravine, she forced her eyes open and
waited for them to attack. No doubt the carnivores were excited by the smell of blood, and like a
mirror of her life, they were ready to mercilessly rip her to pieces. Completely numb, her life began
to slip from her.

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Meet the Author:

​R. J. Amezcua was born and raised in Silicon Valley, and is happily married to Sheryl. As a young boy, one of his favorite TV shows was Lost in Space. Being an entrepreneur and visionary by nature, he has begun his journey as an author and writer. Using his love for science fiction, he created the epic saga “Mantis Force,” which encompasses a vast universe.

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A Small Town Christmas (Four Irish Brothers Winery #1)
By Nan Reinhardt
Contemporary Romance | Paperback & ebook, 185 Pages
October 29th 2018 by Tule Publishing
SYNOPSIS:
Winemaker and single father Conor Flaherty is determined to make this Christmas holiday special for his daughter even though his family’s winery, Four Irish Brothers, is facing some challenges.

High-octane Chicago attorney Samantha Hayes is looking forward to some delicious food, fine wine, small town charm, and a break from her hectic big city life when she agrees to do a favor for her boss and help his younger brother with a lawsuit that’s been slapped on his family’s historic winery in River’s Edge. She’s not expecting that her sexy new client will have a smile that will melt her heart and remind her that there’s more to life than work.

Sam falls hard for Conor, his daughter and the small, friendly town, but can she trust her instincts and risk her heart? Sam hasn’t seen a lot of happy-ever-afters in her life, but Conor and the magic of Christmas make her want to believe.
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REVIEW by LAWonder10:
This was a very well-written delightful tale with a Holiday setting.
A very promising Chicago lawyer, Sam Hayes, approached her boss, threatening to quit, but Sean Flaherty, persuaded her to handle a law suit against his family business in a small town four hours away. It would give her a reprieve, plus, allow her to, possibly, "branch out" into other areas of the law.
Other than a frustrating experience with a flat tire on a rainy evening, with no close roadside help, the town's people was like none other she had ever experienced. It was as if it were atown out of the 1950s.
She had a 9:00 A.M.  meeting with Sean's brother, Conor, to discuss the case and get some material to support their case. It was the most unexpected and unusual meeting Sam had ever experienced. One that would lead to a whole new outlook on life. It just wasn't what she had planned for her life.
The characters felt so real and the plot scenes were very well-developed, which allowed the reader to feel a part  of the story.
It was somewhat predictable, yet had a few twists, to add interest for the reader. It was so well-written, that it easily kept the reader's interest.
​The Book Cover and Title were very "fitting".
This was an uplifting read in anticipation of the Holiday Season.
I offer  Four and a Half Stars rating
*This book was gifted me with no request for a positive review. This is my honest review.

​About the Author
Nan Reinhardt is a USA Today-bestselling author of romantic fiction for women in their prime. Yeah, women still fall in love and have sex, even after 45! Imagine! She is a wife, a mom, a mother-in-law, and a grandmother. Nan has been a copyeditor and proofreader for over 25 years, and currently works on romantic fiction titles for a variety of clients, including Avon Books, St. Martin’s Press, Kensington Books, Tule Publishing, and Entangled Publishing, as well as for many indie authors.

Although she loves her life as an editor, writing is Nan’s first and most enduring passion. She can’t remember a time in her life when she wasn’t writing—she wrote her first romance novel at the age of ten, a love story between the most sophisticated person she knew at the time, her older sister (who was in high school and had a driver’s license!), and a member of Herman’s Hermits. If you remember who they are, you are Nan’s audience! Her latest novel, A Small Town Christmas, which is the first book in the Four Irish Brothers Winery series from Tule Publishing, releases on October 29, 2018.

Visit Nan’s website at www.nanreinhardt.com, where you’ll find links to all her books as well as blogs about writing, being a Baby Boomer, and aging gracefully…mostly. Nan also blogs every sixth Wednesday at Word Wranglers, sharing the spotlight with five other romance authors and is a frequent contributor the RWA Contemporary Romance blog, and she contributes to the Romance University blog where she writes as Editor Nan.
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October 29th:
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It's All About the Romance
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Jorie Loves A Story
Coffee, Books and Cakes
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Teatime and Books
SilverWoodSketches
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Uplifting Reads
November 3rd:
Grand Finale

Tour Giveaway
5 winners will receive: a wine-themed kitchen towel and potholder set, 6 handmade wineglass charms, and an autographed copy of the first book in Nan's Women of Willow Bay series, ONCE MORE FROM THE TOP ( Open to US only )
Ends November 7, 2018

The Everyday Mexican Instant Pot Cookbook is the definitive Instant Pot cookbook for real Mexican home cooking made fast and simple.
The Instant Pot is not your abuelita’s pressure cooker. In the first official Instant Pot cookbook for Mexican cuisine, The Everyday Mexican Instant Pot Cookbook captures the classic flavor of Mexican food with the speed and simplicity of your Instant Pot for everyday meals from the heart of Mexico .
This Mexican cookbook showcases a rich variety of regional cuisine, with over 80 recipes that include everything from Roasted Poblano Pepper Tamales to Beef Shank Barbacoa to Mexican Bread Pudding. To enhance the convenience of cooking with your Instant Pot, each recipe in this Mexican cookbook features easy-to-find ingredients and simple, step-by-step instructions to make flavorful Mexican dishes at home.
The Everyday Mexican Instant Pot Cookbook serves up flavorful dishes in a flash, with:

• Instant Pot 101 that gives home cooks a definitive resource on how to best use your Instant Pot, complete with timing charts for major food groups.
• Over 80 Recipes for real recipes that can be made in an hour or less from start to finish.
• Directional labels that remove the guesswork from electric pressure cooking with clear indications for prep time, time under pressure, pressure release method, and total time for every recipe.

Bring the fiesta to your table in an instant with the most comprehensive collection of authentic Mexican recipes from The Everyday Mexican Instant Pot Cookbook.

REVIEW by LAWonder10:
This is my new favorite Mexican cuisine cookbook!
From a mild, simple and quick recipe like Mexican Tomato Salsa to more detailed recipes, such as, Boozy Queso Fundido, thee are recipes which will surely satisfy every type of cook and palette.
I found the recipe for Arroz Con Pollo to be much better than the ones II previously used, along with useful information of what areas of Mexico and the U.S. the recipes evolved from, it also contains pantry, cooking method and other ideas, plus charts.
The recipes are all easy to follow.
There are just enough illustrations to add to the appealing, but I would have preferred more.
I offer a Four Stars rating for this book.
*This was sent as a gift with no urging for a positive review. This is my honest review.​

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Secluded Village Murders by Shelly Frome
Publisher:Boutique of Quality Books (September 1, 2018)|ISBN: 978-1945448201
Category: Transatlantic Cozy, Cozy Mystery | Tour dates: Oct-Nov, 2018
Available in Print and ebook, 339 pages
Description Secluded Village Murder
Written in the style of a classic English Mystery with a contemporary young American woman as the amateur sleuth. Entertaining. Keeps you guessing until the end.
From a small secluded village in Connecticut to the English Countryside, readers are taken on a roller coaster of events and quirky characters as amateur sleuth Emily Ryder tries to solve a murder that everyone thinks was an accident.
For tour guide Emily Ryder, the turning point came on that fatal early morning when her beloved mentor met an untimely death. It’s labeled as an accident and Trooper Dave Roberts is more interested in Emily than in any suspicions over Chris Cooper’s death. For Emily, if Chris hadn’t been the Village Planner and the only man standing in the way of the development of an apartment and entertainment complex in their quaint village of Lydfield, Connecticut, she might have believed it was an accident, but too many pieces didn’t fit.
As Emily heads across the pond for a pre-scheduled tour of Lydfield’s sister village, Lydfield-in-the-Moor… she discovers that the murderer may be closer than she thought.
Note: This book is a  totally revamped version of “The Twinning Murders” with a different publisher.  It is quite different from ‘The Twinning Murders’.  You should enjoy this book even more!  ​

MY REVIEW: LAWonder10)
    This is a very good mystery/suspense with a touch of romance. The characters are very unique and a delightfully entertaining mix of diverse personalities.
     Emily Ryder had no time for anything extra in her life, especially not a relationship. 
There were problems brewing in the small community where her mother owned a B & B. Emily made sure her mother was busy "checking out" other B & B  outside their community, so her mother would not be upset by the things which were threatening the future success of her business.
    There was some unscrupulous behavior among some community leaders. Emily felt it was, mostly, up to her to prove it and bring them to justice... but HOW?
    The entire plat keeps the reader guessing who the "bad guy" is until the end. 
I felt the writing was a little jumbled and,at times, confusing. It lacked the flow and compelling energy to truly bring the reader "into the story" so he/she felt more connected.
    The Book cover and Title were eye-catching and a good "fit".
    It was an enjoyable read, though, and the plot was outstanding.
I offer a Three Stars rating for this novel.
*This book was gifted to me with no requirement for a positive review. This is my honest review.

Praise Twinning Murders by Shelly Frome“There is a very eclectic cast of characters in this novel and the story reads fast. I enjoyed reading this mystery and I found that I was surprised at the ending. This is a story basically about money and greed.”-Kathleen Kelly, Celticlady Reviews

“Shelly Frome does a great job of creating an interesting murder mystery around a hennas crime committed in a small New England village. He then takes it all the way across “The Pond” to England where he beautifully captured the essence of Dartmoor National Park and the moorlands of Devon. From the village fete to the sudden fog that can devour you upon The Moor, Shelly Frome creates a wonderful atmosphere in which to add intrigue and mystery.
The story twists and turns and creates an interesting confluence of red herrings, doubts and suspicions until the end when you will be, as they say, “Gob smacked!” at who the murderer turns out to be.
This book was fun and scary and full of great characters one of which is a wonderful golden retriever. Twinning Murders will give you a dose of a good old fashion murder mystery with a surprise ending.”- Me Minty, Amazon Review

“Technically The Twinning Murders can be called a cozy as the profanity and violence are extremely minimal, the latter taking place primarily off-stage, and Emily is most definitely an amateur sleuth. Author Shelly Frome has also populated The Twinning Murders, on both sides of the Atlantic, with a wonderfully eccentric cast of characters. Unlike the cozies many readers are probably familiar with, however, The Twinning Murders has a genuine old fashioned, Agatha Christie-Miss Marple, British mystery feel to it, even though the bulk of the action takes place in Connecticut.”-Elizabeth  A. White, elizabethwhite.com

“If you enjoy playing detective, this book was written for you. As you venture along you’ll be entertained by folksy New England characters in contrast to the British blokes who serve up their own style of wit and smarts. Enjoy this reading excursion and see if you can figure
out who done it and why! Well, Shelly Frome has done it again! He has set the scene and pace for an exhilarating chase through England and back to America.”- Herbert Siegel, Amazon Review

About Shelly Frome:
Shelly Frome is a member of Mystery Writers of America, a professor of dramatic arts emeritus at the University of Connecticut, a former professional actor, and a writer of crime novels and books on theater and film. He is also the film columnist for Southern Writers Magazine and writes monthly profiles for Gannett Media.
His fiction includes Sun Dance for Andy Horn, Lilac Moon, Twilight of the Drifter, The Twinning Murders, Tinseltown Riff, and Murder Run. Among his works of nonfiction are The Actors Studio and texts on the art and craft of screenwriting and writing for the stage. He lives in Black Mountain, North Carolina.
Website: http://www.shellyfrome.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellyfrome
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shellyFrome
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Giveaway Secluded Village Murders by Shelly Frome
This giveaway is for one print copy or ebook copy of the book.  Print is available to the U.S. only but ebook is available worldwide. This giveaway ends on November 30, 2018 at midnight pacific time.  Entries are accepted via Rafflecopter only.

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Going Down to the River: A Homeless Musician, an Unforgettable Song, and the Miraculous Encounter that Changed a Life by Doug Seegers, Steve Eubanks 
Synopsis:
The astonishing story of a singer-songwriter living on the streets of Nashville who met Jesus, got sober, and found international stardom at the age of 62.

Doug Seegers left New York for Nashville in search of every songwriter’s dream. When he didn’t find success, he fell into a state of loneliness that fed an addiction he had battled since adolescence. Soon, he was homeless, playing his guitar on the street with a cardboard sign asking for money. But then he cried out to God in repentance and need, and God graciously met him. Doug then found sobriety, regained some footing, and in a miraculous moment was discovered outside a food pantry by a Swedish musician and documentarian who put his story on the air in Stockholm. Within days of the documentary airing--even though he still walked to the public library every day and acquired most of his belongings from nearby Dumpsters--Doug had the number-one selling song in Sweden. 

Going Down to the River is Doug’s inspirational story of faith, forgiveness, and the power of prayer and belief. It is also the never-give-up tale of a man who played music for 55 years without success only to become a chart-topping artist at the age of 62. 

Three Months to Change By Dinah Roseberry
Paranormal Romance | Paperback & ebook, 208 Pages
September 26th 2018 by Visionary Living, Inc.
Lenora was changing...not in any frightening way. At least, not at first. There was the intense ability to shield herself from abuse that was very empowering. But her other senses had become heightened as well, and that’s when she’d begun seeing scenes from the past, and smoky mists inside her home.
Meeting Frankie in the midst of all this had been a wonderful treat—there weren’t many men who could stir her emotions as he was prone to do. Still, there was something strange about him, something she couldn’t put her finger on. Ah, well, desirable men with the air of mystery were compelling and fun. Weren’t they?
And what about Rex? She wasn’t sure. He was part of a fearsome family, making her wonder if such tales of werewolves and monsters were true. Just how did she fit in? And why would she even want to?
All she kept hearing, however, was that there were only a precious three months before a full change. Time was awastin’.
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Tour Schedule
October 22nd:
Launch
Mythical Books
Declarations of a Fangirl
October 23rd:
Locks, Hooks and Books
Colorimetry
Rockin' Book Reviews
October 24th:
Reading On The Edge
Bri's Book Nook
Andi's Book Reviews
October 25th:
Coffee, Books and Cakes
Wishful Endings
October 26th:
Nicole's Book Musings
Harlie's Books
October 27th:
Grand Finale

ABOUT the AUTHOR:
Dinah Roseberry has been an author of both nonfiction and fiction in the paranormal field for over thirty years. She is a paranormal investigator, certified hypnotist for past-life regression and alien abduction, and has studied and taught animal communications. A Tarot card and oracle reader for over twenty years, she has also created card decks and guidebooks that reflect her paranormal and mind/ body/spirit interests. Visit her website for more information about her titles and events: www.roseberrybooks.com.

Other paranormal nonfiction titles by Dinah Roseberry
Ghosts of Valley Forge and Phoenixville
Cape May Haunts: Elaine’s Haunted Mansion and Other Eerie Beach Tales
Spooky York, Pennsylvania
Spooky Creepy Baltimore County
The Ghost Hunters’ Tool Kit
Psychic Pets: Solving Paranormal Mysteries
Animals Impacting the World
First Light Tarot
Ufo & Alien Management: A Guide to Discovering, Evaluating, and Directing Sightings, Abductions, and Contactee Experiences
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1 winner will recieve a $20 Amazon eGift Card, a Three Months to Change tote, and a Three Months to Change mug
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Book Details:
 A Heritage of Death (A Reverend Cici Gurule Mystery, #2) 
by Alexa Padgett 
Publication date: October 23rd 2018 |  Genres: Adult, Mystery, Thriller
Synopsis:An unconventional pastor. A brutal murder. To solve the case, one reverend will look for help from beyond the grave…
Reverend Cecelia “Cici” Gurule dreams of a bruised and bloodied woman who looks alarmingly like Cici. She’d like to pretend the dream is a nightmare and nothing more, but there are too many coincidences in her waking life to write it off. Like the baby that turns up on her porch–a baby that disappeared weeks before.
Cici and Detective Sam Chastain race to find the woman, but the killer finds her first. As the trail grows cold, Cici’s only chance to solve the mystery before she becomes the next target may be a clue left by her ghostly twin.
A Heritage of Death is the second novel in a compelling female sleuth mystery series for fans of Ruth Ware and Gilly MacMillan. If you like convention-shattering heroines, vivid Southwest settings, and a touch of the paranormal, then you’ll love Alexa Padgett’s twisty mystery.
Buy A Heritage of Death and hold on tight for a white-knuckle thrill ride today!
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AUTHOR BIO:
With a degree in international marketing and a varied career path that includes content management for a web firm, marketing direction for a high-profile sports agency, and a two-year stint with a renowned literary agency, award-winning author Alexa Padgett has returned to her first love: writing fiction.

Alexa spent a good part of her youth traveling. From Budapest to Belize, Calgary to Coober Pedy, she soaked in the myriad smells, sounds, and feels of these gorgeous places, wishing she could live in them all—at least for a while. And she does in her books.

She lives in New Mexico with her husband, children, and Great Pyrenees pup, Ash. When not writing, schlepping, or volunteering, she can be found in her tiny kitchen, channeling her inner Barefoot Contessa.
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A Christmas Courting by  Jennifer Moore,  Chalon Linton, Jen Geigle Johnson, Heidi Kimball
Paperback, 240 pages |  ISBN: 1524407941 (ISBN13: 9781524407940)
Published October 1st 2018 by Covenant Communications

This holiday season fall in love, with heartwarming tales of Christmases past in A Christmas Courting, an enchanting collection of Regency romances.
Love and Joy Come to You by Jennifer Moore
Lord Covington has planned a quiet holiday with his grieving mother but finds his plans rudely disrupted when lovely Cassie Weatherby and her young siblings are invited for Christmas. Despite his reservations, however, he begins to recognize in Cassie a kindred spirit.
A Christmas Courting by Chalon Linton
When obligations keep her in London, Keturah Hensley sadly anticipates missing the festivity of Christmas at her family's country home and the company of her best friend, Christopher Shepherd. When she learns that Christopher will be joining her family in London for Christmas, she is delighted--but her elation is short-lived. Christopher is coming to Town to court the woman of his dreams, and Keturah fears she may have lost the chance to win his love.
Mistletoe Memories by Jen Geigle Johnson
From childhood, Patrick, Duke of Montrose, knew he'd found his perfect match in Lady Alice Tarrington. When he's sent on a grand tour, Patrick is confident he'll marry his sweetheart upon his return. But when he receives word that Alice is to marry another, will he be too late to claim her heart?
Second-Chance Christmas by Heidi Kimball
Francie and Gerard have been friends since childhood, but their friendship ended when she declined his heartfelt proposal of marriage. However, when her interactions with Gerard's holiday house guests provoke in Francie unexpected jealousy, she realizes she must fight for Gerard's affections or risk losing him forever. 

MY REVIEW: (LAWonder10)
This is a delightfully, relaxing compilation of four historical romance stories to start off the Holiday Season with a flair!
The first, Love and Joy Come to You, is written by very talented Jennifer Moore. It is a fun tale about Lord Covington, a man who was thrust into Lordship, after the sudden illness and death of his father and sister. His main intent is to keep his mother company and protected from society during the Christmas Season. The pain of Christmas without her loved ones has been too hard to endure.  Understandably, when Lord Covington returns home from extended business, he was annoyed to discover a very young lady in his library, perusing one of his books then boldly questioning him. He discovered she was one of three children accompanying their aunt to visit hos mother for the Holidays. He would not have these people preying on his mother's "soft heart"!
What results is a very unexpected Christmas!
The second book  A Christmas Courting, is totally predictable from the beginning but is well-written so it is enjoyable to read. Author, Chalon Linton, writes about a young woman, who is sad because she will be missing Christmas in her home town. She is split between joy and forlorn when she discovered her childhood friend will be in London to court his new wife to be. She is so excited to see him but dreads the fact he will be courting someone else.
The third story, Mistletoe Memories by Jen Geigle Johnson, is about a future Duke who is sent on an extended journey to take car of their family's business in India. He and Alice promised to wait for each other. Things do not go as planned leaving both feeling betrayed.
Patrick is  called home to take over the duties of a Duke when his father unexpectedly dies. His heart is breaking because he cannot have his one true love, but under the circumstances, it is simply impossible. He must find another.
The fourth and last story in this novel, is Second-Chance Christmas By Heidi Kimball. 
Gerard was obligated to return home for the Holidays for his mother's annual Christmas traditions. He had no desire to be near is best friend, Francie, who had rejected his proposal earlier in the year. He had spent months with his university friend. Now he extended an invitation to his friend and mother to spend Christmas at his home. He should have known the "mother" would include her daughter. He was not wrong about the woman's intention. Perhaps he should make the best of it, since he couldn't have the girl he truly loved.
The third book ended very abruptly, although the story was interestingly predictable.
The book as a whole earns a Four Stars rating from me.
*This book was gifted to me with no urging, whatsoever, for a positive review. This is my honest review.
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Deadly Ground by Thomas W. Starbuck and Judy Belshe-Toernblom 
Publisher:  Christian Faith Publishing, Inc. (April 4, 2018)
Category: Fantasy,  Romance, Science Fiction Lite, Post Apocalyptic
Tour dates: October-November, 2018
ISBN: 978-1641401678 |  Available in Print and ebook, 157 pages
“Deadly Ground” – a riveting story about the human race under threat, with a rare DNA condition providing a second chance for humanity. A fast-paced novel that reads like an apocalypse movie with a biological viral disease, some romance, and aliens in the mix, centered on the unforgettable human main character AB, who becomes the hope for humanity’s regeneration.
By author Thomas W. Starbuck, whose storyline for “Deadly Ground” was adapted and written by Judy Belshe-Toernblom.

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MY REVIEW: (LAWonder10)
This is a perfect, "horror story" for this time of year! 
This is an eerily, dark tale of the sordid end to the earth. 
Orphaned, anti-social, born a chimera, and in his mid-life, AB's, seemingly ideal, life was about to change.
At the beginning of his "vacation", AB got an urgent phone call from his closest, and lifelong friend and colleague, demanding he return to work immediately. A deadly virus had broke out!
As his job as a virus researcher for the government, AB had no choice.
The nightmare, which spiraled out of control, resulted. Would AB lose every attachment he had made on earth? Was there anyone else who was a chimera like him?
When he could no longer deal with his "lot in life", a sudden enigma occurred.
This is a "quick read", Sci-Fi tale. It is a unique "Armageddon-with-a-twist" type of story.
The characters are limited but expressive and easily identified with. The scenes are very vivid.
The Book Title is okay but not the most depicting of the story. The Book Cover, however, is perfect!
Reader Beware: There is occasional profanity throughout the book and references to sexual situations. It, also, contains graphic devastation.
As a well-written, creative tale, I offer a Four and a Half Stars rating.
*This novel was a gift. I was not required to post a positive review. This is my honest review.
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Praise for Deadly Ground by Thomas W. Starbuck and Judy Belshe-Toernblom
“Great concept…makes you think. Could history be repeating itself? Fast read. Anxious for the sequel.”- Peggy Holder, Amazon“A really good book and definitely a page-turner. I really liked the characters which is so important to me when I read a book. And the story really makes you think a lot about the things that are going on around us throughout the world. This was a different type of book than I normally read, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. This book has something for so many readers’ interests – some fantasy, some romance, some sci-fi. It’s also a quick read. I’m looking forward to the author’s sequel to ‘Deadly Ground’.”-Tamara, Amazon Review

“Unique and wonderful on multiple levels. Told from a dog’s point of view, the tale of love, betrayal, and ultimate redemption is woven in a tapestry of beautiful description, colorful history and memorable characters. Set in the quaint town of Boonville, Anderson Valley, Northern California, the book resurrects Boontling, the valley-specific, and near- lost language of Boonville’s earliest settlers. It’s a great read that will draw you into the quieter, gentler times, captivate you with the lush scenery, prompt you to curse or cheer the townsfolk of 1800s Boonville.”- J. Helen Elza, Amazon
“A touching story about the good and evil that is part of the human experience. The characters inspire one to think about forgiveness and redemption. Very engaging and beautifully written. Loved reading it. So good I wanted the story to continue!”-Garden Girl, Amazon

About Thomas W. Starbuck:
Thomas W. Starbuck, an eternal optimist, finds joy in everything around him – from quality time with his active family to quiet meditation and contemplation about the world around him. Never living life in the status quo, Tom had an idea for a story.
This spark of an idea for a screenplay turned into Tom’s first novel, ‘Deadly Ground’, published in April 2018. To give Deadly Ground the soul it needed, Tom worked with gifted writer, Judy Belshe-Toernblom, on both the screenplay and novel, and they were recognized by the 2018 Capital Fund Screenplay Competition Top 100.
Tom is the father of two daughters and a beloved granddaughter, who one of the Deadly Ground characters was named after. He lives with his wife of 45 years in Des Moines, Iowa, where he graduated from Drake University and worked in financial services for 32 years prior to retirement in 2009.
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About Judy Belshe-Toernblom
Multi-talented Judy Belshe-Toernblom has spent her career as an award-winning writer/producer/casting director in Hollywood. Having published 5 books, Judy received the Dove Foundation Award for her book, Boonville Redemption: The End of the Beginning, as well as its film, Boonville Redemption, starring Pat Boone, Edward Asner and Diane Ladd. Working with Thomas W. Starbuck on both the screenplay and published novel, Deadly Ground, they were recognized by the 2018 Capital Fund Screenplay Competition Top 100. She also received the Irwin Award for her book, It’s A Freeway Out There! Everyone’s Guide to the Film and Commercial Industry.She’s had the privilege of working with award-winning directors over the years, casting for movies, educational films, industrials and infomercials,  such as:  McGruff the Crime Dog series, How the West Was Lost (Cable Ace Award), Knotts Berry Farm, Oroweat, Disney educational projects, Boys and Girls Town PSAs, Will Rogers Institute PSAs, and 100s more.​Website | Facebook |  Twitter | 

Giveaway Deadly Ground by Thomas W. Starbuck and Judy Belshe-Toernblom ! 
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House Always Wins: Vegas Ghost Story by Brian Rouff
Publisher:  Huntington Press (Oct 3, 2017) | ISBN: 978-1944877064
Category: Paranormal Romance, Ghosts, Crime Thriller, Las Vegas Mystery
Tour dates:Oct-Nov, 2018 | Available in Print and ebook, 324 pages
Anna Christiansen’s small-town life is about to go haywire. A young reporter stuck in a dead-end job, Anna falls head over heels for an interview subject, the bass player in an up-and-coming alt band. In short order, she pulls up stakes, moves to Las Vegas, gets married and pregnant, and buys a big fixer-upper haunted by the ghost of a Sin City racketeer.
That’s when Anna gets notice from a corrupt casino owner that he’s buying up all the properties on her street to make way for a parking lot. But Anna has poured her heart and soul into the house and digs in hard to fight the system — not the easiest of tasks in a city where bribery, mayhem, and murder are standard operating procedures.
Can Anna’s tough-guy ghost provide the help she needs to prevail in this dangerous cat-and-mouse game? Will Anna’s life be left in ruins? Or worse?
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MY REVIEW: (LAWonder10)
This was an eerily fun "ghost story"!
Upcoming, small town Michigan journalist, Anna Christiansen, finally got her break!
She was assigned an interview with the lead singer of the Dickweeds, an ascending popular band. The only problem, when she arrived, her ticket wasn't their. Using her Journalist "savvy", she was able to get into the concert. Her next feat would be getting close enough to the band before they left at the end of the show... miraculously, her plan worked!
Sadly, even after all her "pleadings" the lead singer refused to speak with her. Her tears and trembling lip began. The bass player, Aaron, took pity on her and agreed to an Interview.
The interview went far better than Anna had planned. After an evening spent like she had never spent before, they decided to go to Vegas together, where Aaron lived and where it was "home" for the band.
Aaron had to go "on the road" for a tour. Anna was stuck in Vegas in a cramped apartment, with a "socially challenged" roommate. When Aaron was able to escape his Tour, midway through it, Anna had new which changed all plans.
After purchasing a "fixer-upper", Anna was faced with an unexpected house guest. There is no way she would share this experience with anyone!
This is a fast-paced romance/mystery, with a touch of humor and paranormal.
Ideally, it included a house the author's family actually once lived in!
The characters are endearing - and some infuriating -, and the scenes are portrayed, in word, well. The Book Title and Image are both a clever "fit".
^*Reader beware: There is some profanity throughout the book and a sexual situation.
I offer a Four and a Half Stars rating.
*Although this book was gifted me, there was no requirement for a positive review. This is my honest review.

Praise House Always Wins: Vegas Ghost Story by Brian Rouff, Finalist, American Fiction Awards, Romance: Paranormal category
“It’s pure Vegas, told from an insider’s perspective.”- Anthony Curtis, Huntington Press

“A whirlwind romance leads an unlikely pair of newlyweds to Las Vegas, home of every dream and nightmare they can imagine―from predatory developers to a friendly ghost. Rouff spins a guilelessly winsome fable whose charming heroine needs to have everything from her ghost’s personal history to the ritual significance of her newborn’s bris explained to her―which means that the reader gets treated to all these explanations too.”-Kirkus Reviews

“Paragraphs are replete with uproariously sarcastic similes, metaphors, and tongue-in-cheek comments. Narrative hooks, drama, unexpected openings, and cliffhanging chapter endings keep the story flowing. Complicated situations, including confrontations with neighbors and pressure from the casino, build to a significant and unanticipated climax. A fun read from beginning to end, The House Always Wins is an attractive romance with a unique ghostly touch.”-Clarion Foreword Reviews, 5 stars

“Author Brian Rouff has dreamed up a fun little tale, which he describes in a release as “part coming-of-age saga, part mystery and part ghost story.” When it comes to Nevada stories, Rouff knows his stuff. He has lived in Las Vegas for more than 35 years and has also written the Las Vegas-based novels Dice Angel and Money Shot.”- C. Moon Reed, Las Vegas Weekly
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“Brian Rouff’s writing of The House Always Wins: A Vegas Ghost Story is impressive. It’s a charming, fast-paced story beautifully narrated by the main character, Anna. It contains wit, mystery, and a bit of nostalgia. Meyer reminisces about his racketeering life and how developed Las Vegas has become. Anna is a strong-minded person who possesses a sense of humour, even when her problems are serious. I thought the road trip was interesting, also the descriptions of the communities that had seen changes, for better or for worse. The author has shown the other side of Las Vegas in this must-read novel.”- Michelle Stanley, Readers’ Favorite

​About Brian Rouff:
Award winning author, Brian Rouff was born in Detroit, raised in Southern California, and has lived in Las Vegas since 1981, which makes him a long-timer by local standards. When he’s not writing articles, screenplays and Las Vegas-based novels such as “Dice Angel,” “Money Shot,” and “The House Always Wins,” he runs Imagine Communications, a marketing and public relations firm. He is also a regular contributor to Living-Las-Vegas.com.
On a personal note, Brian is married with two grown daughters and five grandchildren. In his spare time he enjoys movies, playing guitar and the occasional trip to the casino buffet line.
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Giveaway House Always Wins: Vegas Ghost Story by Brian Rouff
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​Note from the Author
Dear Readers!
Welcome to this blog tour. I’m so happy that you decided to join me on what I hope will be a fun adventure. I’m very excited to share my newest novel, Legacy of Mercy, with you because it was you—my readers—who inspired me to write it! I received many, many letters asking if there would be a sequel to Waves of Mercy. The main character, Anna, is only in her twenties and is a new Christian, so when she decides to return to Chicago and marry her fiancé at the end of Waves of Mercy, readers wanted to know what happens next in her life. The more I thought about it, the more I wanted to explore what happens next for Anna, too. She has just discovered who her birth mother is, so naturally she’ll wants to learn more about her. She’ll also want to solve the mystery of who her real father is and what became of him. Might he still be alive? Lots of material for a story here!

I hope you enjoy the tour, and I really hope you enjoy Legacy of Mercy. I believe you’re in for a few surprises along the way!
Lynn

Legacy of Mercy (Waves of Mercy #2) By Lynn Austin
Christian Historical Romance  | Hardcover, Paperback & ebook, 400 Pages
October 2nd 2018 by Bethany House Publishers

She Knew Her New Life Would Not Be Easy,
But Nothing Could Prepare Her For What Waits Ahead

Having returned to Chicago, young socialite Anna Nicholson can't seem to focus on her upcoming marriage. The new information she's learned about her birth mother continues to pull at her, and she hires Pinkerton detectives to help her discover the whole truth.

But as she meets people who once knew her mother and hears stories about the past, Anna soon discovers that some secrets are better left hidden. With pressure mounting to keep the past quiet, she discovers daily that her choice to seek God's purpose for her life isn't as simple as she had hoped.

When things are at their darkest, Anna knows she can turn to her grandmother, Geesje de Jonge, back in Holland, Michigan. Geesje's been helping new Dutch immigrants--including a teen with a troubled history--adjust to America. She only hopes that her wisdom can help all these young people through the turmoil they face. 
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MY REVIEW: (LAWonder10)
The setting of this tale is the late nineteenth century. 
Socialite, Miss Anna Nicholson is contemplating her life, before her upcoming marriage to very wealthy, William Wilkinson.
Anna, discovered she was adopted as a toddler, by her, now, struggling, yet socially accepted parents, the Nicholsons.
The Pinkertons had recently discovered her maternal Grandmother, "Oma Geesje" living in a Dutch community in Michigan. She had spent time in the summer with her. She had, also met, and become friends with the neighbor man, Derk,  finishing his University classes, before becoming a minister.
Anna's "Oma", was approached by her minister son, Jakob, to take in a young woman for a few weeks until he could find them work and another place to live. Her father would be staying with Derk and his father across the road. Reluctantly, Geesje agreed. They didn't speak English, and few in the community knew the "old Dutch". Geesje was given the task of teaching the father and daughter English, as well as interpret for them in the community.
Every spare room and home in the com unity wee being filled with immigrants flocking into America.
In her search for further information, Anna may have got more than what she bargained for, including, her fiance's ex girlfriend's wrath! Should she just call the whole investigation off, for the sake of her beloved adoptive parents, and others she holds dear?
This novel is very well written from the perspective of a few key individuals.
It is full of suspense and intrigue, p,us, "stirs up" various emotions by the reader.
Anna's dilemma is but one small portion of this story. Aspects of "society", immigration, and other challenges are addressed.It points out how many battled with their hearts vs social standing and obligations.
The characters are so real, the reader "becomes a part of them". The scenes are equally easily visualized.
The Book Cover and Title are a perfect "Fit"
I offer a Four and a Half Stars rating*This book gifted me, came with no requirement for a positive review. This is my honest review.

Praise for the Book
"Varying points of view, well-placed clues, and an interesting subplot about Anna's grandmother welcoming Dutch immigrants to Michigan keeps the story interesting. Austin skillfully embeds her strong spiritual message into the actions of her characters, creating a wonderful historical tale that is naturally inspirational."--Publishers Weekly starred review

Other Books in the Series:
Waves of Mercy (Waves of Mercy #1) By Lynn Austin
Christian Historical Romance | Hardcover, Paperback & ebook, 384 Pages
October 4th 2016 by Bethany House Publishers

Haunted by the Unknowns of Their Pasts,
Two Women Search for Answers Along the Shores of Lake Michigan

Chicago socialite Anna Nicholson retreats to the Hotel Ottawa in Holland, Michigan, after breaking her engagement with her wealthy fiancé. Filled with questions about her newfound faith and troubled by a recurring nightmare, Anna finds solace in Derk Vander Veen, a seasonal hotel worker who plans to go into the ministry.

Prompted by a request from her son, Geesje de Jonge begins to sift through memories of emigrating from the Netherlands almost fifty years ago. As she writes them down for the Semi-Centennial anniversary of the town's settlement, her story takes on a life of its own as she honestly and painfully recalls her regrets, doubts, hardships, and joys. Her story captivates Derk, who sees similarities between Geesje and Anna, and wishes to bring the two together.

Past and present collide as Anna and Geesje seek clarity, but neither expects the revelations that await them.
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Praise for the Book
"Interlacing the past with the present-day lives of Anna and Geesje, Austin compassionately delivers a moving tale of family bonds, tests of faith, and abiding love."--Booklist starred review

"Austin has crafted an interesting, historically accurate portrait of two profoundly different characters: one looking back at life, the other taking her first faltering steps toward independence."--Publishers Weekly

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October 15th:
Launch
Cover Lover Book Review
An Indie Adventure
Author Kelly D. Scott
October 16th:
Romancing History
Uplifting Reads
October 17th:
The Power of Words
Hearts & Scribbles
October 18th:
Fiction Aficionado
Splashes of Joy
October 19th:
Wishful Endings
Stacking My Book Shelves!
Rockin' Book Reviews
October 22nd:
Among the Reads
Book by Book
October 23rd:
Jen Around the World
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October 24th:
Jorie Loves A Story
Radiant Light
October 25th:
Tell Tale Book Reviews
Locks, Hooks and Books
October 26th:
Reading Is My SuperPower
Remembrancy

Lynn Austin has sold more than one and a half million copies of her books worldwide. A former teacher who now writes and speaks full-time, she has won eight Christy Awards for her historical fiction. One of those novels, Hidden Places, has also been made into an Original Hallmark Channel movie. Lynn and her husband have raised three children and make their home in western Michigan. Learn more at www.lynnaustin.org.

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One Grand Prize Winner will receive Waves of Mercy and Legacy of Mercy by Lynn Austin and tulip notecards.

Two additional winners will receive Waves and Mercy and Legacy of Mercy.
For US winners only—international readers may enter, but a $35 gift card will be substituted for their prize if they are chosen as winners.
Ends October 26, 2018

​      “The time for Kiero’s reign in prosperity is over.”
      Six years before the Black Dawn Rebellion, Adair Stratton and Emory Fae are following in their parent’s footsteps and living at The Academy, a home for those who are gifted. The pressure to uphold the future of their parent’s dream falls on them. An outcast and feared by most, Adair longs to break away from the expectations dictating his future. Even if Emory tries to make him see differently. An unexpected group of friends keep him there, but as whispers of unexplained disappearances start reaching from the capital, Adair starts to doubt The Academy is all it seems.
     An unexpected visit ignites new tensions as the roguish king from across the Black Sea, Tadeas Maher of the
Shattered Isles, and his heir, Marquis Maher sail to Kiero. Notorious for their pirating and wrath- for the first time in years, they demand the Fae’s listen to their proposition for a new treaty, holding the news of Nei’s father’s abrupt death over them. Caught in the middle of politics- Adair and Emory, with the help of their best friends Brokk and Memphis search for the one thing that matters most- finding out the truth. In this gripping prequel to Black Dawn, their world is tipped upside down as unlikely alliances are made. War ravages through Kiero and is torn apart by acclaimed Kings. Through the throes of betrayal, lies, hidden magic and love, Adair is faced with a life changing decision- to fight or to bow to the darkness within him.
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GUEST POST: Where does the inspiration for your character development come from? How do you decide which is the best fit for this particular story?
      Thanks for having me! The idea for Renegade came after writing Black Dawn and I knew I wanted to dive deeper in how the world of Kiero came to be in its current state. Writing these characters as
teenagers instead of young adults was challenging and exhilarating and diving deeper into who they are individually.
      The inspiration for the development and characters comes from a lot of different things, starting with asking myself questions:
               What are their fears? Strengths and weaknesses?
            What do they like doing, where do they draw their inspiration from, how does their abilities make them stronger, or is it more of a weapon etc.
     After this, I really allow the characters to lead me down their path, all the while as the author thinking how they would respond to certain situations and seeing where that takes me.
    Renegade’s focus was always to show more of how Adair became the villain, and why, so everything else fell around me having the inspiration to write his story.

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Mallory McCartney currently lives in Sarnia, Ontario with her husband and their three dachshunds Link, Lola and Leonard. When she isn’t working on her next novel or reading, she can be found day dreaming about fantasy worlds and hiking. Other favorite pastimes involve reorganizing perpetually overflowing bookshelves and seeking out new coffee and dessert shops. ​
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Out of the Best Books: Eternal Truths from Classic Literature
by S. Michael Wilcox
Hardcover, 1st, 224 pages
Published October 1st 2018 by Covenant Communications 
SYNOPSIS:
From Anne Shirley in Anne of Green Gables to Jean Valjean in Les Misérables, the characters of classic literature have stood the test of time. There are countless reasons to pick up a good book—but is it possible to find eternal truths in secular works? In Out of the Best Books, Latter-day Saint scholar S. Michael Wilcox demonstrates that when it comes to learning gospel principles, truth can shine forth in all good works—and literary classics are a prime example.
With underlying lessons on life, faith, and eternal characteristics, secular works can inspire as surely as religious volumes. It is through the experiences of characters like Atticus Finch, Elinor Dashwood, and Ebenezer Scrooge that their authors' inspired words have the power to create life-changing lessons for readers. Learn to find inspiration, wisdom, and spiritual knowledge in the age-old classics. God is in every good thing—you just have to look. 

MY REVIEW: (LAWonder10)
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S. Michael Wilcox is an instructor at the institute of religion adjacent to the University of Utah. A frequent speaker at Brigham Young University Education Week, Michael also conducts tours of the Holy Land, Church history sites, Europe, China, and Central America. He received a bachelor’s degree in English literature from Brigham Young University, a master’s in media from the University of Arizona, and his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado in educational philosophy. He is the author of House of Glory and When Your Prayers Seem Unanswered. 

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Crazy Scottish Love (Love in Scotland, #1) 
by Jessie Donovan 
Publication date: October 15th 2018 | Genres: Adult, Comedy, Romance
Synopsis:
      Tired of the online dating scene and her nagging mother, Donella Spencer braves her eccentric extended family and heads for a month-long visit to Scotland to stay with them. As long as she keeps to herself and avoids her family as much as possible, it should be easy to relax, right?
      What she doesn’t count on is running into Robbie Campbell, the guy who tried so hard to ditch her nearly twenty years ago that it took a search and rescue team to save her. Not only that, she doesn’t expect to fall for Robbie’s daughter’s big, brown eyes and agree to hold a themed costume party for Donella’s 31st birthday. One that involves her relatives dressing in nineteenth century safari garb and dusty, old animal outfits.
       And none of that even begins to address her grandmother’s attempts to matchmake and marry off Donella within the month.
      It’s going to be one long, trying summer in Scotland. However, sometimes the strangest situations can show what someone needs in life. Because if Donella falls in love with a man who can put up with her family, she may finally have her happy ending in sight.
       Provided her relatives don’t drive her crazy first.
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​AUTHOR BIO:
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Jessie Donovan has sold over half a million books across multiple formats, has given away hundreds of thousands more to readers for free, and has even hit the NY Times and USA Today bestseller lists. She is best known for her dragon-shifter series, but also writes about magic users, aliens, and even has an upcoming crazy romantic comedy set in Scotland. When not reading a book, attempting to tame her yard, or traipsing around some foreign country on a shoestring, she can often be found interacting with her readers on Facebook. She lives near Seattle, where, yes, it rains a lot but it also makes everything green.
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Blitz-wide giveaway (INTL)

• $25 Amazon (US) gift card, one tartan scarf, and a mini-swag pack of goodies from Scotland

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Destiny Fulfilled by Laire McKinney 
Publication date: August 7th 2018  | Genres: Adult, Fantasy, Romance
Synopsis:
Only love can save them…Wren O’Hara is waiting for the day she succumbs to mental illness like her mother. When she is attacked by a psychotic client at work, and saved by what must be an angel, she fears the time for insanity has come. 
Little does she know, her savior is an immortal warrior druid named Riagan Tenman, and that he will challenge everything she ever thought she knew about reality.
Now Wren must decide if the fantasy unfolding before her is true, or if she has finally lost her mind.
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Destiny Fulfilled - Laire McKinney

This is a great romantic fantasy. I like the way the story unfolds. I love stories with fairies.
Raigan and Wren have a unique kind of relationship. They were fun to get to know.
All the character in the story are well-developed. It is easy to feel their emotions.
The story flows well from chapter to chapter and is easy to follow along.
There is sexual explicitness in this book.
I really like the story line and recommend this book to others.
I give this a literary rating of 5/5

AUTHOR BIO:
Laire McKinney is the author of contemporary and fantasy women’s fiction. She believes in a hard-earned happily-ever-after, with nothing more satisfying than passionate kisses and sexy love scenes, endearing characters and complex conflict. When not writing, she can be found traipsing among the wildflowers, reading under a willow tree, or gazing at the moon while pondering the meaning of it all. She lives in Virginia with her family and beloved rescue pup, Lila da Bean.
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