Showing posts with label mythology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mythology. Show all posts

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

Teaser: Tethered by the Sea (Saltbone Sinners MC #1) by India R. Adams and Nikki Landis



The next teaser for Tethered By The Sea from USA Today Bestselling Authors India R. Adams and Nikki Landis is here!

Tethered By The Sea is coming to all platforms on June 26, 2026.

"A woman's body is a complicated organism until you are taught her secrets. Ever 'Tallulah' lesson was mouthwatering and one I hoped to fail so I could be 'instructed' all over again."

Pre-order now:  https://books2read.com/TetheredbytheSea

#indiaradams #nikkilandis #mcromance #comingsoon 


Tuesday, October 28, 2025

Book Tour: Bitten by the North Wind by D. Lieber with an excerpt, a giveaway, and my review


BITTEN BY THE NORTH WIND

by D. Lieber

GENRE:  Werewolf Paranormal

BLURB:

A reluctant werewolf, the man who turned her, and the prophecy that brought them together. Volatile Wisconsin werewolves wrestle with messy emotions and Norse mythological forces in this paranormal romance.

Thea never thought accepting a date with the office hottie would wind up with her being turned into a werewolf. After months of struggle and unmasked rage, she’s finally ready to step back into her human life. She’s absolutely done with having to rely on him, and she never wants to see him again.

Syver has been a werewolf for most of his life, and he’s been well in control of his wolf side for years. When he accidentally turns Thea in a moment of passion, he accepts that she’s angry with him. The only thing he can do is teach her what she needs to know about being a mánagarmr and the forces of nature they embody.

Despite everything he’s done to her, Thea still can’t resist Syver’s touch, and his knowledge of that fact makes him unbearably arrogant. Syver can’t seem to think straight or control himself whenever Thea is around, putting them both in danger.

Can these two werewolves learn to control the chaos within them before someone ends up dead?



EXCERPT:

She was letting go; he could see it in her eyes. Her brown eyes, golden with amber, held the sorrow of the death of something great. She was slipping out of his reach.

No.

He stood from the kitchen chair he sat in and took a step toward her, resting his hands on her waist. She didn’t loosen in his arms, but she didn’t push him away either.

“I won’t give up so easily,” he said with a self-assured smile, the one he knew set her heart to racing. “You want to find your footing? Get a feel for your new claws? All right. But don’t make the mistake of thinking that just because you don’t see me, I’m not there. You’re going to have to do more than that to get rid of me.”

Lowering his face slowly down to hers, giving her enough time to pull away, he kissed her gently on the mouth. “If you want me gone,” he whispered, his lips not an inch from hers. “Then you better make me believe it.”

He felt the tension in her limbs ease, and he smiled at the effect he had on her. She still wants me.



AUTHOR Bio and Links:

D. Lieber has a wanderlust that would make a butterfly envious. When she isn’t planning her next physical adventure, she’s recklessly jumping from one fictional world to another. Her love of reading led her to earn a Bachelor’s in English from Wright State University.

Beyond her skeptic and slightly pessimistic mind, Lieber wants to believe. She has been many places—from Canada to England, France to Italy, Germany to Russia—believing that a better world comes from putting a face on “other.” She is a romantic idealist at heart, always fighting to keep her feet on the ground and her head in the clouds.

Lieber lives in Wisconsin with her husband (John) and cats (Yin and Nox). 


Published Works:

Conjuring Zephyr June 2016

The Exiled Otherkin (Minte and Magic Adventure, #1) November 2017

Intended Bondmates (Intended Fates Trilogy, #1) June 2018

In Search of a Witch’s Soul (Council of Covens Noir, #1) March 2019

Dancing with Shades (Council of Covens Noir, #0) August 2019

Once in a Black Moon March 2020

A Very Witchy Yuletide October 2020

The Treason of Robyn Hood March 2021

The Assassin’s Legacy (Minte and Magic Adventure, #2) October 2021

Intended Strangers (Intended Fates Trilogy, #2) March 2022

Intended Enemies (Intended Fates Trilogy, #3) January 2023

The Curse of Moonseed Manor October 2023

The Goblin King’s Mischief October 2024

The Winter Sorcerer and the Summer Witch May 2025

Bitten by the North Wind October 2025


Links

Website: www.dlieber.com

Goodreads: www.goodreads.com/dlieberwriting

Bookbub: www.bookbub.com/profile/d-lieber

Facebook: www.facebook.com/authordlieber 

Instagram: www.instagram.com/authordlieber

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@authordlieber

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GIVEAWAY

D. Lieber will be awarding a $10 Bookshop.org gift card to a randomly drawn winner.

https://kingsumo.com/g/1kn2nd1/bitten-by-the-north-wind





My Review - 4 of 5 stars - 

I enjoyed this story. An accidental turning, anger, and steamy chemistry had Thea and Syver struggling with their feelings. It was entertaining to watch Syver fight his feelings as well has have problems expressing himself. He was very protective of Thea as well as a bit smug. Thea began to hold her own and tried to make sense of her new life, yet she could not control her reactions to Syver. I liked the bits of Norse mythology brought in to explain the origins, things I had not known before. A very interesting story.



Saturday, May 27, 2023

Book Review: Of Water and Dragons (Soul Echoes #1) by Kelley Heckart

 

Blurb

He’s a Roman soldier. She’s an enemy of Rome.

The Romans call the land they want to conquer Caledonia. Nemu calls it home. The half-human, half-water faery has a second chance to save the Celtic people from the Roman legions, but the cost might be too high.

Ambiorix is torn between his duty to Rome and his growing affection for a mystical Caledonian woman. He questions everything he’s been taught about the barbaric Celtic tribes.

Their worlds collide in a fury of fire, blood, and darkness.

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Of Water and Dragons combines the Roman history and Celtic lore of ancient Britain and Scotland, creating an unforgettable story of love and sacrifice.

This is a revised 2nd edition.

Amazon: Amazon.com: Of Water and Dragons: An ancient Britain historical fantasy (Soul Echoes Book 1) eBook : Heckart, Kelley: Kindle Store

Goodreads: Of Water and Dragons by Kelley Heckart | Goodreads





My Review - 4 of 5 stars - 

Not my usual reading material, but I did enjoy the story. There were a lot of ups and downs, slow and fast-paced action, history and myth blending. Nemu was of the water and a human. Ambiorix was a human and part of the Roman army/invaders. Through battles, duty, survival, love lost, and love renewed, Nemu and Ambiorix finally found themselves on the same side.

I received this story as a gift, and this is my unsolicited review.



Sunday, May 7, 2023

Book Review: The Genius Kid's Guide to Mythical Creatures by Sara Novak

 

Blurb

From beautiful mermaids and gentle unicorns to fire-breathing dragons and bloodthirsty vampires, mysterious beings and magical beasts appear in stories told all around the world. The Genius Kid’s Guide to Mythical Creatures highlights 20 of these legendary beings, detailing each creature’s appearance and behavior, as well as where and how legends about it began. The text also explores how the stories have changed and developed over time. Readers learn everything they need to know about their favorite myths and monsters, as well as plenty of fun trivia to impress their friends.

Amazon: The Genius Kid's Guide to Mythical Creatures: Sara Novak: 9781952455124: Amazon.com: Books

Bookbub: The Genius Kid’s Guide to Mythical Creatures by Sara Novak - BookBub

Goodreads: The Genius Kid's Guide to Mythical Creatures by Sara Novak | Goodreads





My Review - 4 of 5 stars - 

I enjoyed this book. I loved the details, the history, the lore that was presented. There were a few that are not normally included in books like this. Illustrations were plentiful. Some of the information was a bit repetitive, but overall, this was entertaining.

I received a copy of this book through Netgalley, and this is my unsolicited review.



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