Audiobook Review: Fall into Darkness (Eternally Mated #1) by Valerie Twombly, narrator Tom Zadoyko

 

Blurb: 

Warrior angel Eli lives by his own rules and bows to no one, even as he is summoned before the Tribunal Seven. But when the powerful council deem the hunter has lost his humanity, they sentence him to earth with one mission--learn compassion or be condemned to Hell.

A woman trapped in a lonely hell

Ashley is a freak. With one glance into a person's eyes, she foresees their death--so she tries not to look. She's even willing to move to the wilds of Alaska to get away from civilization. But when an attack brings a handsome stranger to her rescue, she can't help but be drawn to his steel-blue gaze ... no matter what she'll see there. But the scars on his back ...he didn't get those protecting her. Who, or what is he?

Can they save each other?

Eli is drawn by the darkness that has consumed too many of his fellow hunters, but Ashley tempts him even more. Just one problem--by giving into their desire, they begin the mating process. He must save her from whoever is dooming angels to Hell, long enough for her to come into her own--then let her go. Ashley longs for Eli's touch. In his arms, she is stronger than anyone knows. Can her love convince him that together, they have a chance against the evil plaguing them all?

Amazon: Fall Into Darkness (Eternally Mated): Twombly, Valerie: 9781532355912: Amazon.com: Books

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My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

I read the book back in 2015 and recently bought the audiobook. I really enjoyed the story both times. The connection between Eli and Ashley was hot and strong. Each was willing to do anything necessary to protect the other, even give up their freedom. The story, of course, will carry on into the series, and I look forward to catching up with this world of angels, archangels, and demons.

The narration by Tom Zadoyko was wonderful. He had quite a range with the voices and was very entertaining. I enjoyed listening to him.

This is my unsolicited review.

Book Review: The King Who Lost His Colors by Glen Liset

 

Blurb: 

Can a friendly traveler from the Far East restore a brilliant forest in one week? King Daniel lives in one of the most beautiful areas in all of Northern Europe, but tragedy has struck and no one in the kingdom of Colorwood knows how to cheer up the saddened king. The King Who Lost His Colors will take you on a trip back in time to a place where the simplicity of nature's beauty is able to entertain a kingdom.

Amazon: The King Who Lost His Colors: Liset, Glen: 9780228869863: Amazon.com: Books

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My Review - 5 of 5 stars - 

I enjoyed this story. From the brightly colored trees and gardens to the depression after the storm took all that away, this was interesting. I loved the solution for the time being. The illustrations were just as brightly colored as described in the prose. A good story, though I did find a small few spelling errors. This would be a wonderful bedtime story.

I received a copy through Goddess Fish Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.

Book Review: Once Upon a Christmas Castle (Christmas in the Castle) by Virginia Barlow

 

Blurb: 

Lady Rosalind Chatham journeys with her family to Weston Castle to wed an ancient earl on Christmas day. Yearning for true love, she falls for the duke, her stepfather’s cousin, while preparing for her nuptials.
Lady Rosalind entrances the Duke of Weston. Concerned for her future with the tempestuous earl, he can’t afford to get involved. The fines and scandal will be too great for a man of his wealth and power.
When the truth comes to light, and he almost loses her forever, he finds he cannot afford to give less than his whole heart.

Amazon: Once Upon a Christmas Castle (Christmas in the Castle) - Kindle edition by Barlow, Virginia . Romance Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.

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My Review - 4 1/2 of 5 stars - 

4 1/2 stars. I enjoyed Rosalind and Lucius as a couple. The beginning seemed to be a little slow, but the story then pulled me in. My emotions went right along with Rosalind. I had tears, smiles, and fell in love with Thomas as well. Rosalind tried to do right by her family but was willing to stand up for herself when needed. Her sense of fun and family loyalty endeared her to me. Lucius was a surprise in that he appreciated her free spirit instead of expecting a straight-laced young lady. The many times he stepped up to support her was wonderful. I recommend this story.

I received a copy from Goddess Fish Promotions, and this is my unsolicited review.

Teaser: Save Her from Me (McRae's Bodyguards #2) by Jolie Vines

Save Her from Me (McRae Bodyguards, #2) by Jolie Vines

Snippet - (Smúúút warning)

Jackson's POV

“Look,” I commanded. “Look what you’re doing.”

Ariel lifted her head, her lips parted, then her eyes flared, and she fell back.

Working her in repeated, slow glides, I dropped kisses on her shoulders, stooping lower. “You’re so fúcking beautiful.”

She moaned again, curling her legs around me to bring me closer.

I kissed her lips. Her cheek when she twisted to gasp.

It was all too dangerous. Fear of losing her had heightened every sense.

I travelled my hand down our bodies to the place where we were joined, grazing over the connection.

“God,” she uttered.

“No, just your bodyguard.”

Preorder for delivery to your Kindle on the 10th December! 

Blitz: Listen, Share, and Be Nice (The Lost Art of Mannerisms) by Ashley Chadwick

 

Listen, Share, and Be Nice

the lost art of mannerisms

 by Ashley Chadwick

Children's Book

Date Published: May 21, 2023

Publisher: MindStir Media

Cori Elba (Illustrator)

 

These three words: Listen, Share and be Nice can be basic cornerstones for your child’s growth and development. Teaching your toddler is a daily routine. Using the same mannerisms towards them every day establishes a routine that they become accustomed to. Iif you stick to this routine daily, it teaches and reminds your child to be nice to others and to those in your family. But parents do not expect a miracle in 24 hours give it time… It will take six months to a year to see the effect in your child’s behavior. Just repeat, repeat, repeat your words of action.

Politeness is spoken worldwide and in every language, whether in public or private. The simplicity of kindness teaches that everyone matters in this world. These three children's books (“Please, Thank You and Excuse Me,” “Listen, Share, and Be Nice,” and “Animal Etiquette for Kids”) are lighthearted and geared for all ages. Mannerisms must start somewhere, so why not parents, grandparents, teachers, friends, and caregivers show our children mutual respect for all people, places, and things?

This series of children's books is a fun way to re-introduce manners into your children's lives. It's cool to be polite and kind to everyone.

About the Author

Ashley has been a professional nanny for over fifteen years and the owner of a nanny service. She incorporates nature with mild education and mannerisms in children's lives. When Ashley is not a nanny, she is a world traveler, nature enthusiast, and loves mountain biking, yoga, and spending time with her nephew, Walker.

 

Contact Link

Website

 

Purchase Link

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Teaser: Ace (The Blue Line Dating Agency #1) by Chloe Carr

Ace by Chloe Carr releases on December 14th!

https://geni.us/AceCC

FREE with Kindle Unlimited

Blurb:

Where do unlucky in love hockey players turn when their relationships don’t work out?
The Blue Line Dating Agency.

I’m Violet, and, usually, professional hockey players seek me out because they need my services as the secret matchmaker of the NHL.
Not because they need me.
Ace Ambrose has decided differently.
He has no shortage of women throwing themselves at him, but the grumpy star player doesn’t want them, and he doesn’t want any of the women I’ve carefully selected and vetted.
He wants me to pretend to be his fake fiancée.
The worst part?

I want it to be for real.

 

Teaser: Over the Line (Sierra Hockey #1) by Elise Faber

Over The Line by Elise Faber releases on December 12th!

https://geni.us/OverTheLineEF

Available on All Platforms

Blurb:

I’m snowed in.
With a famous hockey player.

My life has been a disaster. I’ve lost my job, my apartment, and my direction, so when my best friend suggests a week trip up to her house in Tahoe, I jump on the chance for a change in scenery.
Only, I didn’t anticipate Snowmageddon.
I didn’t anticipate being trapped on the side of the road and rescued by a famous hockey player—and certainly not by Lake Jordan, star center for the Sierra Hockey team, model, and entrepreneur.
I didn’t anticipate having to share his house.
Or that there would only be one bedroom.
And I didn’t anticipate…that he might want to keep me. 

Forever. 

Release: Blowed Up (Owens Protective Services #11) by Giulia Lagomarsino with an excerpt

Blowed Up: An OPS Protector Romance 

Series: Owens Protective Services Book 14

by Giulia Lagomarsino

Release: November 27, 2023

Genre/Tropes: Humor, Action, Protector Romance

Cover Design: T..E. Black Designs (www.teblackdesigns.com)

Cover Model: Tony Brettman (https://www.facebook.com/tony.brettman)

Photographer: Reggie Deanching (https://www.rplusmphoto.com/)

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/161233406-blowed-up

Bookbub: https://bit.ly/3SsZZGJ

Blurb:

It was just another day at OPS.

We were back at it, filming another screenplay for Zoe—don’t even get me started.

My wife was upset that I spoiled her favorite “cafe latte” by telling her how it was really made, my pilot lost another plane, and my kid is keeping us up all night.

On top of all that, Fox went off on another adventure to discover the lost secrets of FNG.

Insert eye roll here. 

I thought that would be the end of it. 

Then the alarms went off. Chaos ensued and we went into attack mode.

They may have breached our walls, but they would never get to our inner sanctum.

Then it all got Blowed Up.

It was bound to be a bad week. I just never thought it would end like this.

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Amazon AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0C67QDK35

Excerpt: 

“Alright, let’s get started!” Dash shouted over the bullhorn.

I rolled my eyes, wondering why he was taking over my movie. Seriously, this was ridiculous. All the men thought they could just come into my life and take over, especially where the films were concerned. I was pretty sure they took this more seriously than I did.

Eli came walking over to me, holding the script in his hand. “Zoe, I’m not sure how I’m supposed to play this.”

“What do you mean?”

He turned it to face me, pointing at the first line. “What is my character’s thought process here?”

I looked over the line and then up at him questioningly. “You walk into the bar and order a beer.”

“Right, but am I sad? Lonely? Should I play it cool and relaxed?”

“You’re just there to get a beer. Nothing has even happened yet. This is where you meet the girl for the first time.”

He nodded, his brows pinched. “Right, but did I have a hard day at work?”

“It was just a normal day.”

He snorted. “On the police force? I doubt there’s a normal day.”

“This was a normal day,” I said, not sure what else to tell him.

Again, he nodded. “Cuz I was thinking, what if something really drastic happened? Like, say my partner just committed suicide and I’m here to drink away my cares.”

“But your partner appears in this scene later on.”

“Right.” He frowned hard. “So, what if it was my boss?”

What was it with these guys? Why did someone always have to be killed? “Eli, is there some reason you want to deal with suicide?”

“No, I just think it would really add to the feel of the movie. You know, bring out the emotions.”

“It’s a comedy,” I said bluntly.

He rolled his eyes. “Life isn’t always a comedy.”

“No, but this script is,” I said slowly.

He sighed dramatically. “I guess it could work.”

In The Series (Kindle Unlimited): 

In the Trenches: An OPS Protector Romance Novel 

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Nuclear Option: An OPS Protector Romance Novel

Universal: http://getbook.at/OPS-NuclearOption

Charlie Foxtrot: An OPS Protector Romance Novel

Universal: http://viewbook.at/OPS-CharFoxtrot

Pop Smoke: An OPS Protector Romance Novel

Universal: http://viewbook.at/OPS-PopSmoke

Alpha Mike Foxtrot: An OPS Protector Romance Novel

Universal: https://mybook.to/AlphaMikeFoxtrot

Got Your Six: An OPS Protector Romance Novel

Universal: http://mybook.to/OPS-GotYourSix

Full Battle Rattle: An OPS Protector Romance Novel

Universal: http://mybook.to/OPS-FBRattle

Embrace the Suck: An OPS Protector Romance Novel

Universal: https://mybook.to/EmbraceTheSuck

Assume the Position: An OPS Protector Romance Novel

Universal: https://mybook.to/AssumeThePosition

Soup Sandwich: An OPS Protector Romance Novel

Universal: https://mybook.to/SoupSandwich

Secret Squirrel: An OPS Protector Romance Novel

Universal: https://mybook.to/SecretSquirrel

Self-Licking Ice Cream Cone: An OPS Protector Romance Novel

Universal: https://mybook.to/SelfLckngIceCreamCone

Pucker Factor: An OPS Protector Romance Novel

Universal: http://mybook.to/PuckerFactor

Author Bio:

I'm a stay at home mom that loves to read. Some of my favorite titles are Pride and Prejudice, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Horatio Hornblower. I started writing when I was trying to come up with suggestions on ways I could help bring in some extra money. I came up with the idea that I could donate plasma because you could earn an extra $500/month. My husband responded with, "No. Find something else. Write a blog. Write a book." I didn't think I had anything to share on blog that a thousand other mothers hadn't already thought of. I decided to take his challenge seriously and sat down to write my first book, Jack. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed writing. From there, the stories continued to flow and I haven't been able to stop. I hope my readers enjoy my books as much as I enjoy writing them. Between reading, writing, and taking care of three small kids, my days are quite full.

Social Media Links: 

Website: https://giulialagomarsinoauthor.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crazybookladylover/

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Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/crzybookladyluv

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@giulialagomarsino

 

Blitz: Legacy of Evil by James Peyton with an excerpt and a giveaway, 99 cents

LEGACY OF EVIL

by James Peyton

GENRE:  Mystery Thriller

BLURB:

A banished detective. A body drained of blood. Mexico’s vampires are all too human.

After graduating from Harvard, Artemas Salcido is determined to transform Mexico’s justice system and joins the federal police. He begins solving crimes committed by the rich and powerful and is banished to the village of Bustamante.

On a college field trip to Bustamante’s nearby caverns, the daughter of a US senator is brutally murdered. The FBI, the international media, and a Mexican hit squad tasked with making the problem go away descend on the village. When Mexico’s attorney general tells Artemas his career depends on his cooperation, Artemas realizes his life is at stake.

As other grisly murders occur, Artemas’s investigation uncovers an ancient blood cult connected to a powerful financial cabal that stretches from mediaeval Europe to Mexico's most influential politicians and businessmen. When he disputes his violent colleagues’ bogus solution to the crime, Artemas is marked for death.

Can Artemas’s determination to bring fairness to Mexico’s justice system prevail against the overwhelming power of his government—or will it prove fatal …?

EXCERPT:

Once the handcuffs brushed his shirtsleeve, Artemas slid forward with the lighting speed he’d practiced hundreds of times in the dojo. A front snap kick connected with Raymundo’s pistol, sending it spinning toward the ceiling.  Right foot midair, Artemas repeated the kick, driving his foot into the PGR man’s crotch with a satisfying thwack. As Raymundo gasped and bent over clutching himself, a third snap kick to his face lifted him off his feet and dumped him onto his back. 

Artemas caught sight of the other man closing in from behind. He uncoiled his body and delivered a powerful reverse side kick to the man’s solar plexus, doubling him over. He followed up with a snap kick to the face. Like his colleague, the man landed on his back, choking and groaning with pain. 

AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Award-winning author James Peyton’s intriguing settings and memorable characters in his thrillers come from his years of international work and travel. The first two editions of his four-part thriller Artemas Salcido series are now available on Amazon; Legacy of Evil and Terror Crossing, to be followed by La Buchona and Not For Sale. Peyton’s stand-alone adventure thriller, The Royal Fifth, was released in 2022. James has had five acclaimed books published on Mexican cooking, history, and culture. Peyton's writing reflects a depth of understanding and a unique perspective that sets his work apart.

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/216986.James_W_Peyton

http://www.jameswpeyton.com/

The book is on sale for only $0.99.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Legacy-Evil-James-Peyton-ebook/dp/B0CMK71YNM

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GIVEAWAY 

The author will award a $25 Amazon/BN GC to a randomly drawn winner.

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