*~Cover Reveal~* Veiled by Stacey Rourke

Title: Veiled

Author: Stacey Rourke

Genre: Urban Fantasy

Cover Designer: Wicked Book Covers

Publication Date: Nov. 7^th, 2017

Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR

Blurb: Political propaganda would have us believe vampires are our friends. Fanged teddy bears misunderstood thanks to archaic lore. Activists picket for them to be welcomed into our society.

They claim vamps don't kill.

They preach we are safe.

They ... are dead wrong.

One year ago a hive slaughtered my family and left me for dead. Found by a team of scientists with their own agenda, I was forged into an unstoppable weapon.

I possess their strength, with none of their weaknesses.

I can move among them free from their crippling hunger.

I am their greatest threat.

Armed with this arsenal, vengeance will feed my desire to penetrate the seedy underbelly of their fetishized lifestyle and expose them for the monsters they truly are.

RONE Award Winner for Best YA Paranormal Work of 2012 for Embrace, a Gryphon Series Novel

Young Adult and Teen Reader voted Author of the Year 2012

Turning Pages Magazine Winner for Best YA book of 2013 & Best Teen Book of 2013 

Stacey Rourke is the author of the award winning YA Gryphon Series, the chillingly suspenseful Legends Saga, and the romantic comedy Adapted for Film. She lives in Michigan with her husband, two beautiful daughters, and two giant dogs. She loves to travel, has an unhealthy shoe addiction, and considers herself blessed to make a career out of talking to the imaginary people that live in her head. 

Visit her at www.staceyrourke.com

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*~ Excerpt Reveal~* The Opal Blade with Kristy Nicolle

Title: The Opal Blade

Author: Kristy Nicolle

Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance

Editor: Jaimie Cordall

Publication Date: Oct. 13, 2017

Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR

Blurb: When Sephy Sinclair is forced to sign a contract taking over her father’s business empire, she’s not happy. What she doesn’t know though, is that in having her Father’s legacy thrust upon her, she’s about to discover the secret lives of her parents, and most importantly that her lineage is steeped far deeper in ancient myth and magic than she ever anticipated.

Journey, with Sephy, through The Hollow and find yourself among the sinners of Mortaria, The Underworldian City ruled by a council of Gods made mortal. Here, she will seek sanctuary beneath a purple sun and vermillion sky, ruled by Haedes, a man broken beyond repair by an incident far too close to home.

Unfortunately for Sephy, it is Haedes alone who can teach her how to wield her newfound powers. Will he overcome his personal loss in time to save Sephy as she is hunted by the Demon Lords of Ancient, or will Sephy be used as a bargaining chip to bring Mortaria to its knees?

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Kristy Nicolle is a 23 year old writer living in the historically beautiful English city of Norwich. She is a full time writer and a graduate of The University of Lincoln in English literature & language, as well as an avid collector of first editions.

Having penned her first novel length piece at age thirteen, Kristy has been writing daily ever since and is particularly drawn to Paranormal Romance, Fantasy Romance and Science fiction. Kristy Nicolle's Queens of Fantasy Saga is a collection of 3 trilogies, following the lives of three extraordinary women and their journeys, both personal and fantastical, into three unique but interconnected fantasy worlds. The first trilogy in the saga, 'The Tidal Kiss Trilogy', captures the fantastical underwater world of the Occulta Mirum and its scaly tailed residents as their world, which seemed stable for so long, begins to shift. The Second and Third Trilogies names- The Ashen Touch Trilogy and The Aetherial Embrace Trilogy are currently a work in progress.

Kristy is also an animal lover and has a cat, Mitsy, who she has lovingly dubbed Doctor Moo after harboring the belief that all cats are secretly Time Lords. Kristy's reading preferences are wide, spreading from William Gibson to William Golding and encapsulating multiple genres, though her favorites include Science fiction, Adventure stories and Postmodern narratives such as Salman Rushdie's 'Midnight's Children', and numerous Angela Carter titles.

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The scene would shock most people.

A nun on her knees, giving head to the god of The Underworld.

Haedes’ face is contorted with anger and pleasure melded into one, and Annie’s eyes are wide and tear filled, staring up at him as he continues to thrust himself into her mouth.

At the intrusion, they both turn from where they are positioned. Her at the foot of the super king size mattress, and him towering over her, both hands grasping the black wood of the bed post with white knuckles.

I cough, clearing my throat as Annie’s gaze becomes slightly terrified. She’s bound at the wrists and ankles with black silk, unable to move, but clearly mortified. Her blonde hair falls from beneath the ceremonial wimple he always makes her wear, for a reason I can’t understand, as her jaw slackens and he turns to me, fully naked.

“Your daughter, and yes, she is your daughter –  is under attack from the Demon Lords. She’s coming to stay with us. Thought you’d like to know,” I announce, keeping my chin tilted high and spinning on one heel.

~*Release Blitz*~ Evolution of Ivy: Antidote by Lauren Campbell

Title: The Evolution of Ivy: Antidote

Series: The Evolution of Ivy #2

Author: Lauren Campbell

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Release Date: September 22, 2017

Blurb

It should have been easier. 

I changed everything. Became the beauty I didn't think he'd resist. Lived the lie I thought he could love. 

I sacrificed my soul to recover the years that she took from us. Yet, I'm still empty-handed.

But he's mine. I've earned him. It's time to collect my prize, and I'll be damned if I let anyone come between us this late in the game. 

If only I'd known my greatest obstacle would be me.

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I suppose when Brooks said, “See you later,” he meant whenever I could come up another pathetic ruse to get his attention. Fuck that. The path to his heart is proving to be significantly more treacherous than I'd planned for, so I've given up on my own ideas. I picked up a book called Bitches Get Rings: How to Trap Your Man for Good, and in a mere day it has cleared my head—highlighted my priorities. If I want to get Brooks, if I want him to get on one knee and later say “I do,” I have to make myself valuable. He needs to know my worth—supply versus demand.

“Good morning,” two suited men say to me in unison as I reach the top step.

My smile is polite as I step past the heavy doors. “Morning.”

I weave through the pastel herd, slinking down the aisle, eyes searching inconspicuously for the back of his head. It's Easter Sunday. Brooks told Facebook days ago he'd be here when he declined his co-worker's invitation to meet up. Another time, man. Going to church with the fam, he'd said. So, I've been patient. Have read the book twice, and am committed to following its advice. No messaging and asking what he's up to, no accidental butt-dials, no I-thought-you-said-we'd-talk-later-asshole text.

No weakness.

I'm determined now to be a big fucking tease and show him how much he needs me. So, I stalked him. Followed him. Now, I'm here at church—a place I haven't been since my parents' funeral—wearing my Sunday best, and prepared to do my best work.

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Lauren Campbell lives in Atlanta, GA, with her family, and is author of The Evolution of Ivy: Poison.

She was raised in Columbia, SC, with her three sisters who annoy her greatly.

Lauren's social life is pretty boring, but she loves reading, coffee & hot tea, and living in her pajamas. She's a glutton for punishment, and regrettably signs up for things like Room Mom in her children's classes, leaving her up all night doing things like baking dozens of cookies between swear words. Her favorite food is avocado. If she could, she'd find a way to put it on everything

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Review:

I was one of the the ARC readers for this book and loved it! After reading the first one, I could really see some of the people I know take Ivy's personality or just plain be Ivy basically. It's like we all know someone who could be the characters from this book. I loved how Lauren put some flashbacks in this one but from Brook's POV. It did clear up what we learned from the first book. Ivy is still the same but more impatient in this book. You will see her dig more to get Brooks as her boyfriend, do more crazy antics and of course her lying to everyone. The most important part I loved the most and this really made the story complete: Lauren put one part and without trying to spoil it, but when reading the book some people will have to say " Ivy is crazy" and if you read the book a certain place does pop in the book, what threw me the most is the characters involved and how Lauren made Ivy in the scenes. We expected it to happen but how she wrote it and how the characters reacted was written so well, it's not the ending we expected but better. So when you get mad that the books complete, no book 3 really look into the storyline and see how wonderful she made it all fit together. I'm ready for standalones, I want to see if characters expand from where we left off, I want to know what happens after Antidote ends. It's not the books I read where cliffhangers hit or the ending is bad, I loved how she ended it, and I loved how she kept the craziness, and lies, it came together beautifully and I cried towards the end since I was caught up in what was happening. Expect more drama, more teenage hormones basically, lies, deceit, and most important guess if she gets brooks or does a twist happen? 

*~Cover Reveal~* The Evolution of Ivy: Antidote by Lauren Campbell

Title: The Evolution of Ivy: Antidote

Series: The Evolution of Ivy #2

Author: Lauren Campbell

Genre: Romantic Suspense

Cover Design: Murphy Rae, Indie Solutions 

Release Date: September 22, 2017

Blurb

It should have been easier. 

I changed everything. Became the beauty I didn't think he'd resist. Lived the lie I thought he could love. 

I sacrificed my soul to recover the years that she took from us. Yet, I'm still empty-handed.

But he's mine. I've earned him. It's time to collect my prize, and I'll be damned if I let anyone come between us this late in the game. 

If only I'd known my greatest obstacle would be me.

ADD TO GOODREADS

Excerpt

I suppose when Brooks said, “See you later,” he meant whenever I could come up another pathetic ruse to get his attention. Fuck that. The path to his heart is proving to be significantly more treacherous than I'd planned for, so I've given up on my own ideas. I picked up a book called Bitches Get Rings: How to Trap Your Man for Good, and in a mere day it has cleared my head—highlighted my priorities. If I want to get Brooks, if I want him to get on one knee and later say “I do,” I have to make myself valuable. He needs to know my worth—supply versus demand.

“Good morning,” two suited men say to me in unison as I reach the top step.

My smile is polite as I step past the heavy doors. “Morning.”

I weave through the pastel herd, slinking down the aisle, eyes searching inconspicuously for the back of his head. It's Easter Sunday. Brooks told Facebook days ago he'd be here when he declined his co-worker's invitation to meet up. Another time, man. Going to church with the fam, he'd said. So, I've been patient. Have read the book twice, and am committed to following its advice. No messaging and asking what he's up to, no accidental butt-dials, no I-thought-you-said-we'd-talk-later-asshole text.

No weakness.

I'm determined now to be a big fucking tease and show him how much he needs me. So, I stalked him. Followed him. Now, I'm here at church—a place I haven't been since my parents' funeral—wearing my Sunday best, and prepared to do my best work.

Also Available

99c for a limited time

AMAZON US / UK / CA / AU

Author Bio

Lauren Campbell lives in Atlanta, GA, with her family, and is author of The Evolution of Ivy: Poison.

She was raised in Columbia, SC, with her three sisters who annoy her greatly.

Lauren's social life is pretty boring, but she loves reading, coffee & hot tea, and living in her pajamas. She's a glutton for punishment, and regrettably signs up for things like Room Mom in her children's classes, leaving her up all night doing things like baking dozens of cookies between swear words. Her favorite food is avocado. If she could, she'd find a way to put it on everything

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(Backup) *Cover Reveal* Riches to Rags by Casey L Bond

Title: Riches to Rags

Author: Casey L. Bond

Genre: YA Epic Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retelling (Cinderella)

Editor: Stacy Sanford/ The Girl with the Red Pen

Cover Designer: Melissa Stevens/ The Illustrated Author Design Services

Publication Date: Nov. 3rd, 2017

Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR

 

Blurb: 

Most girls dream of being princesses, but one princess just wants to be a normal girl.

Ella Carina, crown princess of Aelawyn, knows brutality and lies—she’s seen the way her father rules. Princess. Possession. To her father, the words had the same meaning. She was only as valuable as the alliance formed with her betrothal. Her freedom comes from an unlikely place: an attack on the castle.

When the conquering King offers to protect her from the betrothal her father arranged for political gain, she consents. Hiding her within a peasant family is the only way to keep her and her secret safe. 

In this simpler life, Ella flourishes and catches the eye of the local Blacksmith’s son. For once, she can be herself and make her own choices, but the life of a princess—even one kept secret—was never meant to be easy. 

Trevor, crown prince of Galder has been searching for Ella, but not because of their betrothal. She is in grave danger from the very people who hid her away. His plan is to show her the truth and help her to safety. 

Nothing goes as planned. When Trevor finds her, it’s to discover she’s fallen in love with a peasant. Now he has two goals: help her regain her throne… and show her that she belongs with him.

 

Author Bio: 

Award-winning author Casey L. Bond resides in Milton, West Virginia with her husband and their two beautiful daughters. When she’s not busy being a domestic goddess and chasing her baby girls, she loves to write young adult and new adult fiction.

You can find more information about Bond’s books via the following links: 

Website: www.authorcaseybond.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorcaseybond 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorcaseybond

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7212486.Casey_L_Bond

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/caseyb007

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Excerpt: 

I was in my room, lost in my own worries, when the world as I knew it was torn to shreds. 

My room was large, and with only a bed and wardrobe inside, it was far too spacious than anything I needed. But it was also my sanctuary. It had to be. Father didn’t allow me to leave the space without an escort, and only then when he gave me permission, which wasn’t often. I considered myself lucky to have a window until that day. 

The horrors I saw from that window would stay with me forever. 

Sitting quietly in the alcove, watching the comings and goings of the villagers, was how I learned the ever-changing styles in fashion and beauty, how gentlemen and ladies were to properly act, and how some acted very improperly when they thought no one was watching. 

The day the Kingdom of Aelawyn fell, I was watching and envying the lives of her people. 

Nothing seemed amiss as three large, covered wagons approached the front gate. The man driving the horses that pulled the lead wagon shouted to the guard atop the gate, announcing that they carried supplies, taken from another forest raid. They were granted immediate entry, Father’s guard raising the portcullis for them. 

One by one, the wagons crept into the yard. As soon as the gate slammed back to the ground behind the third wagon, a loud whoop sounded. The guards were stunned, so much so that it took far too long for them to spring into action and defend the castle. The wagon canvases were torn to shreds as a small army, clad in armor and donning swords, shields, and all manner of weaponry, unfolded from the wagons and began to slash their way across the yard. 

They did not take time to discern villager from soldier, male from female, innocent from guilty. 

A river of blood flowed in their wake, draining between the cobblestones. They were so skilled and efficient in battle that they entered the castle before any alarm could be raised to stop them. In no time, they’d taken the castle itself.

Copyright Casey L. Bond

Title reveal/ excerpt from Casey L Bonds

Title: Riches to Rags

Author: Casey L. Bond

Genre: YA Epic Fantasy, Fairy Tale Retelling (Cinderella)

Publication Date: Nov. 3rd, 2017

Hosted by: Lady Amber’s PR

Official Cover Reveal coming Friday, Sept. 3rd, 2017!!!

Blurb: 

Most girls dream of being princesses, but one princess just wants to be a normal girl.

Ella Carina, crown princess of Aelawyn, knows brutality and lies—she’s seen the way her father rules. Princess. Possession. To her father, the words had the same meaning. She was only as valuable as the alliance formed with her betrothal. Her freedom comes from an unlikely place: an attack on the castle.

When the conquering King offers to protect her from the betrothal her father arranged for political gain, she consents. Hiding her within a peasant family is the only way to keep her and her secret safe. 

In this simpler life, Ella flourishes and catches the eye of the local Blacksmith’s son. For once, she can be herself and make her own choices, but the life of a princess—even one kept secret—was never meant to be easy. 

Trevor, crown prince of Galder has been searching for Ella, but not because of their betrothal. She is in grave danger from the very people who hid her away. His plan is to show her the truth and help her to safety. 

Nothing goes as planned. When Trevor finds her, it’s to discover she’s fallen in love with a peasant. Now he has two goals: help her regain her throne… and show her that she belongs with him.

 

Author Bio: 

Award-winning author Casey L. Bond resides in Milton, West Virginia with her husband and their two beautiful daughters. When she’s not busy being a domestic goddess and chasing her baby girls, she loves to write young adult and new adult fiction.

You can find more information about Bond’s books via the following links: 

Website: www.authorcaseybond.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorcaseybond 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/authorcaseybond

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7212486.Casey_L_Bond

Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/caseyb007

Amazon: http://amzn.to/1PmE0pg

Excerpt: 

I was in my room, lost in my own worries, when the world as I knew it was torn to shreds. 

My room was large, and with only a bed and wardrobe inside, it was far too spacious than anything I needed. But it was also my sanctuary. It had to be. Father didn’t allow me to leave the space without an escort, and only then when he gave me permission, which wasn’t often. I considered myself lucky to have a window until that day. 

The horrors I saw from that window would stay with me forever. 

Sitting quietly in the alcove, watching the comings and goings of the villagers, was how I learned the ever-changing styles in fashion and beauty, how gentlemen and ladies were to properly act, and how some acted very improperly when they thought no one was watching. 

The day the Kingdom of Aelawyn fell, I was watching and envying the lives of her people. 

Nothing seemed amiss as three large, covered wagons approached the front gate. The man driving the horses that pulled the lead wagon shouted to the guard atop the gate, announcing that they carried supplies, taken from another forest raid. They were granted immediate entry, Father’s guard raising the portcullis for them. 

One by one, the wagons crept into the yard. As soon as the gate slammed back to the ground behind the third wagon, a loud whoop sounded. The guards were stunned, so much so that it took far too long for them to spring into action and defend the castle. The wagon canvases were torn to shreds as a small army, clad in armor and donning swords, shields, and all manner of weaponry, unfolded from the wagons and began to slash their way across the yard. 

They did not take time to discern villager from soldier, male from female, innocent from guilty. 

A river of blood flowed in their wake, draining between the cobblestones. They were so skilled and efficient in battle that they entered the castle before any alarm could be raised to stop them. In no time, they’d taken the castle itself.

Copyright Casey L. Bond

New Release/ Review of TS901: Anomaly by Stacey Rourke & Tish Thawer

                                                             ** New Release/Review**

Tish Thawer & Stacey Rourke

Cover by: Regina Wamba

 

Blurb:

Tainted water for the good of the people. Fluoride and vitamins to sustain the health of the human race. Added ingredients to extend and elevate the quality of life. All good things, right?

Wrong. 

Thia Kelly has been changed by the TS901 chemical in the world’s water supply. Now, forced into hiding with the other inflicted outcasts, she struggles to survive as her powers emerge.

Evan Daniels hunted for others like himself, and finding Thia suddenly brought meaning back into his life. Love blossomed between the strange couple while they searched for a way to reverse the effects. Unfortunately, the Government had something else in mind. 

Super-soldier creation on a mass scale was their end goal, and thanks to an unfortunate family tie, Evan became Patient #1.

Good-guy? Bad-guy? The world isn’t sure, but Thia is left with only one choice––save the ass of the world’s first Anomaly who just happens to be her boyfriend.

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 Review:

I was apart of the ARC group for this release, and what can i say! I just love the fact my two favorite authors came together to co write a book.

Stacey Rourke and Tish Thawer both have awesome writing skills, I really couldn't tell which one wrote which section in the book as they blended so well together.

Going into a world where the water system is disrupted and people hiding powers to survive. The characters, the scenes are all so vivid and you find yourself laughing and loving characters that you want to know more about. Each character has their own sense and purpose in the book, while the scenes are so different from other apocalypses books out there. You dive into a world where the main character is strong willed and slightly stubborn in certain areas but knows she has a passion to be level headed when helping people. The friends are funny and quite stronghold to their powers and reasons stated in the book.

I love how both authors came together to write a book, not only a awesome summer read but blended so well together that gives the readers who know their writing skills a throw to know they meshed for a amazing book. I can't wait to see what's in store for the future of the series and get to know some of the characters better and reasons behind how they act in the book.

This is my new summer read, and is being added to my post apocalypses type books i have read and loved! I seriously can't wait for September to get here and have this book in hand as both of these authors are attending Penned Con and that"s where i will be getting my book signed from them! 

TS901:Anomaly - Rise of the Rebels 

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